15 June 2011
Allison did her homework assignments from Marijean Jaggers, and 14 days later she's a happy member of the Twittersphere.
What We're Reading Now
Entries tagged with: Social Media
Learning to Let Go (and Tweet)
18 September 2012
Allison read Chris Jones' article, All atwitter, from the 17 September issue of ESPN The Magazine and enjoyed a funny story about Atlanta Braves' third basemen, Chipper Jones, and his foray into the Twittersphere. This short read is jam packed with lessons about love of the game, letting go and even how to use Twitter.
Gratitude is Great
20 November 2012
Allison read gratitude posts on Facebook and enjoyed celebrating happy moments with her friends near and far.
Sage Social Media Advice for Facebook Users
18 June 2013
Allison read What to Do When You Goof on Facebook by Marijean Jaggers and appreciated another round of practical advice from her social media guru. Whether you’re a faithful member of the Facebook family or are still trying to decide whether to join the fun, today’s post is for you.
Marijean’s 100 Things to Do in Charlottesville Before You Die
27 May 2014
Allison celebrated her two-year anniversary of blogging every Tuesday by reading her social media guru’s new book, 100 Things to Do in Charlottesville Before You Die.
Reflections on the Written Word and the Natural World
10 June 2014
Allison read books by Beatrix Potter, poems by William Wordsworth and a draft of Barbara Linney’s memoir, Learning to Love Flat Shoes, while on vacation in England’s Lake District last week and celebrated the wonder of the written word and the natural world.
Turtle Time and a Digital Detox
19 August 2014
Allison read 7-Day Digital Diet in The New York Times by Teddy Wayne and decided to try her own digital detox while she was on vacation last week.
Stand Up and Ask, “Why Isn’t Mental Health Just Health?”
16 September 2014
Allison accepted the Stand Up Challenge from community health leader Erika Viccellio, and once again found herself pondering this question, “Why isn’t mental health just health?”
Please Do Not Feed the Fears
14 October 2014
Allison read a popular saying on a variety of Facebook pages and paused to consider why this one struck a chord in her and many of her friends.
Brownies for Breakfast
17 February 2015
Allison read the Brownies for Breakfast Facebook Invitation from Mary Linn Bergstrom and was grateful for a brave mama’s gift of balance to others.
Lessons in Hard Work from a Shepherd
20 December 2016
Barbara read The Shepherd’s Life by James Rebanks and was inspired by the intense work ethic of the farming life and the elegant poetic word choices that describe the land and life of the Lake District.
