Boycotting META: Seeking Authentic News Sources

You may have noticed recommendations to boycott META from May 6-11. Yes, that includes Facebook and Instagram, and I will try to follow suit. The boycott is to, at least in part, "pressure Meta into changing its policies, particularly regarding content moderation, fact-checking, and its treatment of LGBTQ+ communities." Yes, some say the attempted boycott … Continue reading Boycotting META: Seeking Authentic News Sources

Writing Expansively: Insights for Aspiring Authors

I got a lot out of this year‘s Portland Book Festival, although big sales were not a part of it. A most important and relevant takeaway for me to apply to my current Work in Progress was one shared by my friend Adam. "Be expansive in your writing." I have an index card with that … Continue reading Writing Expansively: Insights for Aspiring Authors