Today marks the one week mark in my time away from social media for the Lenten season. Like in previous years, the change has taken some time to adjust to, but I’ve been able to find more than enough to keep me occupied. One particular interest I’ve taken is researching the effects of social media,Continue reading “One Week In…”
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Word I Can Do Without
If I could eliminate one word in the English language it would be “unpack”. I have heard this word used countless times in conversations where you’re going to try to explain something,,,to dissect it. It’s closely related to the term “deep dive.” If you’re going in-depth with a topic, you’re taking a deep dive andContinue reading “Word I Can Do Without”
Notes from video “Quit Social Media”
I recently watched a TEDx talk by Dr. Cal Newport detailing his views on social media. Dr. Newport is unique in that he has never had any sort of social media account. In this talk, he details some of the key issues surrounding social media use. I took notes during my second viewing of theContinue reading “Notes from video “Quit Social Media””
Yet Another Video about Social Media Usage – For Future Viewing
Video share: “Quit Social Media”
Yet another TEDX talk exploring the possibility of removing social media from our lives. This talk comes from Dr. Cal Newport, an individual who has NEVER had a social media account. He shares several key reasons why we should all closely examine our addiction to various forms of social media. https://youtu.be/3E7hkPZ-HTk?si=cebsRzyth5Cv9DV-
People in our Lives…
During one’s lifetime, there are countless people they will encounter. Some, like family, are there for a lifetime. Others, like neighbors, are there for a season. Regardless, I feel that people are in our lives by design and have their designed role to play, as do we. This is regardless of the amount of timeContinue reading “People in our Lives…”
Daily Writing Prompt – To my teenage self…
If I had to say one thing to my teenage self, it would be that I have my whole life in front of me and not to get wrapped up in any one single event in my life.
Back at it…
Readings – February 23, 2026
Meditation for the Day Love the busy life. It is a joy-filled life. Take your fill of joy in the spring. Live outdoors whenever possible. Sun and air are nature’s great healing forces. That inward joy changes poisoned blood into a pure, healthy, life-giving flow. But never forget that the real healing of the spiritContinue reading “Readings – February 23, 2026”
Changing Weather – Part Two
Sunday evening, 9:10 p.m. – Nearly twenty-eight degrees cooler in Hickory, North Carolina than it was at this same time yesterday…But at least the wind has died down some. Highest wind speed at my home weather station today was 15.9 mph, although it certainly seemed like it was stronger much of the day.
David Lee 