Give freely and generously

Give freely and generously

Hoarding is a serious issue. I have been helping a friend confront this head on.  She’s not as far gone as the people you see on TV, but she’s on her way.  She’s my age with two kids and a husband and a house that is becoming less and less useable. ...
Get to Know Someone New

Get to Know Someone New

Involvement in social media is all about relationships. Social media is about relationships. The short answer to the question “Why social media?” is relationships. When you participate in social media, you create an opportunity for buidling and...
A Perfect Morning at the Beach

A Perfect Morning at the Beach

Summer mornings on the shore of Lake Michigan. An expanse of sand. Beach towels stretched out side by side. Plastic buckets, shovels, and sieves. The lifeguard: white boat, brown oars, orange jacket. She faces the beach. We face the water and the rising sun, our back...
Is There a Limit?

Is There a Limit?

Facebook allows individuals to have 5,000 friends on their personal pages. I know a few people who are very close to that limit. The people I know who have nearly 5,000 Facebook friends each have a platform — a book or business that gives them visibility. They like ...