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Real books

I very seldom buy books sold as paper. These three are the exception and two were given to me as presents. The third was coauthored by a friend who writes crime fiction set in South Africa. I wanted a signed … Continue reading

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Some thoughts on personal privilege- revisited

I first posted these thoughts in 2017. Facebook reminds you of old posts from the past and I thought it worthwhile to remind myself and others of this topic. After the past four years, I think we are all now … Continue reading

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Will Trumpsters ruin Facebook alternatives?

I have been toying with spending more time on social media alternatives to Facebook. I spent a great deal of time writing on Facebook during the Trump administration explaining my opposition to his behavior and Republican policies. I posted close … Continue reading

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Double Whammy

I would find it interesting to know how many hours I have spent on Facebook in the past 4.5 years. I do not regret this effort and did it out of a personal sense of duty whether justified or not. … Continue reading

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I am not the President

In the last few days of October, the Senate Commerce Committee requested that the CEOs of major technology companies appear to defend their practices. Those on this committee representing the Democrats and Republicans had very different grievances they wanted to … Continue reading

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Values exposed

I agree with Tom Friedman’s assessment. However the election turns out, the Trump years have revealed the hidden ugliness in America. Some folks always knew it was there, but those of us who are white, privileged, and comfortable financially could … Continue reading

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Google Doodle

The Google doodle has a get out the vote message. Click the doodle for resources.

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The Hokey

Conspiracy theories abound in the Trump era. I think we have reached the point at which we consider an award. It could be called the Hokey – kind of like the Hobie for college hockey, but awarded for a different … Continue reading

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Studying Facebook Ads

I have a scholarly interest in what we learn or think we learn from social media. This topic became a popular research topic after I completed my career as an active researcher, but I still try to follow the studies, … Continue reading

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When to push and when to accept that other people have different values?

I have struggled with understanding the political environment and the emotional reactions the environment has generated since 2016. Why have the anger and hatred been elevated when disagreement and argument have always been part of politics and some other areas … Continue reading

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