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“The Social Dilemma”
Who are you when you’re not on Facebook? / Cindy La Ferle “Stop looking for others to validate or verify you. You were already somebody before your social media account was created.” ~Germany Kent Social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter, influence everything from our political beliefs to our spending habits to our mental health — in ways we never imagined until recently. If you’re interested in learning more about social media platforms — including their ever-increasing dangers and privacy issues — don’t miss the new Netflix documentary, The Social Dilemma. Of special interest are the candid interviews with platform innovators and inventors — each explaining how the social media…
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Explaining bad behavior
“I have to keep reminding myself that some people were just raised differently.” ~Lessonslearnedinlife.com Remy, November 2020 / Cindy La Ferle To view featured posts, additional content, and social media sharing options, please visit the home page.
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Cooking and baking my way through the pandemic ~ Notes from my quarantine journal
Cindy La Ferle “No one who cooks, cooks alone. Even at her most solitary, a cook in the kitchen is surrounded by generations of cooks past, the advice and menus of cooks present, the wisdom of cookbook writers.” ~Laurie Colwin Lately I’ve been thinking that Tiffany & Co. ought to design a small silver charm to represent an oven range — or maybe even a miniature frying pan. Either would be the perfect symbol for my daily life in the time of COVID-19 — and the ideal gift for Christmas this year. Since early March, I’ve logged untold hours of labor in our kitchen. Even the upheaval of a stalled remodeling…
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What is selfishness?
“Selfishness is not living as one wishes to live. It is expecting others to live as one wishes to live.” ~Oscar Wilde Autumn decay / Cindy La Ferle To view featured posts, additional content, and social media sharing options, please visit the home page.
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Standing out
“Followers are cowards; they fear being creative or innovative. They automatically adjust and adapt themselves to fit the will or expectations of others. People who have the courage to think for themselves are not afraid to speak up or stand out.” ~Anne Finley Kirk “Who does your thinking for you?” / Cindy La Ferle To view featured posts, additional content, and social media sharing options, please visit the home page.
