I joke occasionally with my sister that Google is raising my children... but the punch line is only partial exaggeration. . Yes, there are a million reasons to despise technology, and it is 100% accurate to say that kids born since Y2K - as a general rule - are all too addicted to glowing screens (in fact, there was a great article in the New York Times last week on why we should let kids get bored again). . However, stick with me for a minute: I think many parents are quick to blame ... View Post
Starting A Podcast Habit
Podcasts have had their moment, but now they are really having their moment… there’s a sudden resurgence, and I think that’s partially in response to many of us beginning to feel overwhelmed by all the content dancing before our eyes. I love podcasts for three reasons: I can fixate on doing a deep dive for information on a specific topic or niche that is currently fascinating to me. I’m able to focus and “turn off” all the overstimulation by simply listening (and giving my eyeballs a ... View Post
8 Browser Extensions You Need In Your Life
Ok, first and foremost: what the heck are browser extensions? Let’s use Wikipedia’s succinct definition: a plug-in that extends the functionality of a web browser. It’s like one minute you’re Inspector Gadget, strolling along casually saving the world (aka browsing the internet), and the next minute you’re shouting “Go, go gadget arms!” and you have (browsing) super powers. A Bit About Browsers This article assumes you are not using the default browser that came installed on your ... View Post
Why Buy A Kindle + How To Read More
First, the obvious: there are a gazillion devices out there, and we're probably all feeling like we're teetering on the brink of insanity and bankruptcy. But before you abandon ship, let me make the case for adding a basic, inexpensive Kindle to your lineup! Now believe me: I am an obnoxious fangirl for all things Apple (did I tell you about that one time my home and office workspaces were featured on The Sweet Setup...?) and I get through my day with the help of many a Mac, iPad and iPhone. ... View Post
How To Consume More Content
READY - needs Audible link, Texture link, additional images and sidebar checks. The plague of a reader (and even more so, a writer) is the inability to find time to read. Aside from the simple pleasure of reading, writers need to inhale the writing of others to create strong content of their own and to get their creative juices flowing. Bloggers need to read blogs to understand how others present content and tackle layout, design and turning a phrase. I used to be very opposed to ... View Post
