Do You Need a Facebook Fan Page?

Do You Need a Facebook Fan Page?

I started the Facebook fan page for this blog even before I posted my first post. It sounds a bit counterintuitive, doesn’t it? Here’s why I did it. I knew that I would use Facebook as a primary means for promoting my blog and I wanted to be sure that I...
12 Minute Post

12 Minute Post

Timer starts. Now. I got a message on Facebook this morning from a friend who wanted some input about a friendship issue. At the end of my reply to her, I shared this advice:  I hope that you can move forward in this new peace with (your friend). I hope that your...
An Unforgettable Night

An Unforgettable Night

It’s prom season. Over the weekend, my niece attended her first prom. Through the magic of social media, I not only enjoyed the beautiful photos she shared, I also enjoyed her friends’ comments: the compliments, encouragement, inside jokes, and playful...
Five Quick Social Media Tips

Five Quick Social Media Tips

My friend Lisa is visiting me from Chicago with her three kids. Last night, we took the kids out for pizza. On the way home, I wanted to stop by a bakery nearby to get a pie. I peered into the bakery, past the “closed” sign and saw the glass cases full of...