In a World of AI, Are You Missing the Human Touch?

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January 20, 2023

In a world of increasing Artificial Intelligence, are you missing the human touch? I am. In 1992, Bruce Springsteen penned a song titled “Human Touch”. I suppose he was ahead of his time.

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These days, the human touch seems to be missing, a dreadful consequence of automated life. It’s not that I’m a super social butterfly–in some ways I am the opposite. I prefer to remain in my studio, as many writers and artists do, rather than host a party for example.

Is Instagram Replacing Blogs?

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August 15, 2018

Is Instagram the New Blog?Help me out here, guys. I’ve been on Instagram since 2011. I’ve noticed many changes over the last seven years. I’m not a fan of those changes,  or maybe I just don’t get it.

My account was public at first but in 2014 I changed it to private. My thinking was, I was basically

Guys-How To Not Look Like a Creep on Twitter

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June 12, 2018

We’re taking a humorous direction today at the blog. But before we do that, let me be clear— I love men. We love men, right? Whether they’re sporty, arty, like to get dirty, professional in a suit or sweats. We love ’em!

Social Media & Divorce-10 Tips

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January 27, 2016

social media and divorce-10 tipsHello Escapees, how many of you are on facebook? How many of you are on Twitter or Instagram? Yay, me too. I just love checking my social media feeds to see what my friends are up to.

It’s a simple fact that social media is now a big part of our life. It’s almost impossible to

10 Things I Learned On Blog Break

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September 1, 2015
I have an important question for you

If Jane Austen blogged

I’ve missed you, dear Escapees! So, you may have noticed I’ve been gone for a month. At least, I hope you have 🙂 and you know what? I’ve been doing relaxing stuff; eating juicy peaches, smelling the roses, walking on the beach, seeing my kids, loving summer like it’s my last one. But now it’s time to get back to routine. Do you feel it, too? The fresh, cooler air blowing in, the golden hue to the early morning sunlight? It’s all telling me it’s time to go back….maybe not back to school but back to work and all that entails—writing and blogging!

What Does Your Avatar Say about You?

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January 13, 2015

what does your gravatar say about you?This post was updated June, 2020.

Do you follow back on twitter, based on someone’s profile pic or avatar? I admit, I do exactly that.

They say you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover but we almost always do. Case in point, I have had so many compliments on my book cover image and some bookstores agreed to stock it simply because they liked the cover.  No lie.  “What about what’s inside it?” I wanted to ask. Never mind.

Plenty of Fish In the Sea? Watch Out for Sharks

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June 24, 2014
plenty of fish in the sea? watch out for sharks

plenty of fish in the sea? watch out for sharks10 Red flags that indicate your new man is a SHARK and NOT a fish.

Divorced women become unwitting prey for sharks skimming along just below the surface. They’re under the radar with their fin and teeth well hidden.  They’re floating in bars, restaurants, social media and dating sites.

Hobby Therapy-It Really Works

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May 16, 2014

hobby therapy-it worksDo you ever have one of those days, you wish you could go straight back to bed?  Just call it a day when it’s barely begun?  I sure have.  I’ve had many a dark day during my divorce. 

One of the biggest things that helped me cope was spending a little time everyday doing something I loved.  Exercise has always been a big part of my life and it sure saved me during the stressful times.  I felt

hobby therapy-it worksDo you ever have one of those days, you wish you could go straight back to bed?  Just call it a day when it’s barely begun?  I sure have.  I’ve had many a dark day during my divorce. 

One of the biggest things that helped me cope was spending a little time everyday doing something I loved.  Exercise has always been a big part of my life and it sure saved me during the stressful times.  I felt

The Social Divorce

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March 24, 2013

The Social Divorce

credit; some e-cards

Are you on social media sites?  How has being involved in social media effected your divorce?  There was no social media when I was first separated.  When I joined face book it was to stay in touch with long distance friends and extended family.  I had been

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