I just deleted my Facebook account. Feels like a hundred pounds has rolled off my chest. The MeWe thing will take a while to get off the ground, but it'll be worth it in the end, and quite a few folk have already switched, so there are friends there I know.
It will also take a while to get any kind of presence established there regarding the folk art, but that's okay, too. I hope to do more locally, as this town is very touristy, with fairs and carnivals throughout the summer. Well, once the diaper-face hysterics let up. At any rate, it's been amazing how much of a time-suck it was, how often I checked it, and how much I depended on online communications (even if they made me mad) as opposed to real people who matter, in person. What did we do before Facebook? We had phone calls, we wrote letters, we sent photos to the kids and got them in return. We lived a real life instead of a virtual one. I'm looking forward to that.
The house is coming along, though we still won't be in til almost Christmas. We get interior doors delivered tomorrow, along with decking materials. Flooring guy will be there Monday, and we're hoping to have at least the lower cabinets installed before then--I've been painting cabinets for a week! But it's already beginning to feel like home. Yesterday morning when I went out there to start the day painting, I saw elk along one edge of the acre, and turkeys roosting in the trees behind the house. Moving in will be a wonderful Christmas present.
Happy Thanksgiving if I don't hear from y'all in the meantime.
Nov 17, 2020
I did it. And it is wonderful.
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I opened a MeWe account, but that's all. It's over there somewhere, but I haven't had time to do anything with it. I could just as well forget the whole social media thing. I am still trying to spruce up around here before the snow flies (as though we have that much snow). I am now in the midst of doing some painting which is not my favorite job. It sounds so lovely that you will be moving into your new home for Christmas. Maybe you will have snow! I hope you will hang onto this blog, and, who knows, maybe we will connect up over at the new place.
ReplyDeleteHi Mary! I'll definitely keep this blog. I love painting--if I could I'd come help! (Ok, I confess after a week of painting cabinets, I'd take a break if it were offered.)
DeleteI too am enjoying the break from the social media thing. I'd prefer just Social. As in, have the neighbor over for tea, go square dancing and meet new people. Find some ladies who sew and have them out to the house (now that my studio is down the hall and we won't bug Phil while he works). Just face to face people, in healthy doses. Hugs, and enjoy your painting! :~P
Wishing you guys a blessed Thanksgiving and happiest of days getting ready for the move! It all sounds both exhausting and exciting! Glad to hear you'll keep on blogging!
ReplyDeleteI'm so out of touch...MeWe? will have to look into it.
Daryle