I proved to myself again the wisdom of not feeding the addiction. It’s hard to remember now how it got started again – I just know that I fell deeper and deeper without even realizing it.
Yes, I returned to Facebook.
Now I remember – My Guy sent me a
graphic summary of the Odyssey. And, while my visit to the world of faces wasn’t twenty years, like
Odysseus I did lose time from my life forever. Okay, an hour and a half, but at
my age how much do I have to spare?
On the plus side, should we ever have
triplets in the family, I learned how one enterprising father created multiple-kid
strollers, swings, and shopping cart seats.
I saw how to use an egg, dish soup,
baking soda, and vinegar to unclog a toilet.
I revisited the Asher House, a dog
sanctuary that I used to follow daily. Cute dogs and a muscle-bound owner – why not?
I studied several videos on how to
improve my pickleball game. Funny how after I watched one, another would pop
up. And then another. Algorithm anyone?
Most importantly, I now have a very
promising recipe for chicken breasts with feta, spinach, and grape tomatoes.
And I did manage to extricate myself before I saw any commentaries by friends who I would think less of if I
really knew their political leanings, the main reason why I never go to F Land.
I remember the excitement of the early fb years, finding long lost friends and keeping in touch with/stalking travelling offspring. I also remember the yuk feeling when I realised that fb was initially set up by Zuck to rate college girls he failed to get a date with - or something equally creepy. It's been years since I left.
ReplyDeleteFar better to ensure a toilet never gets clogged in the first place.
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ReplyDeleteA fun and witty post! And I love the illustration of the rabbit hole. My favourite line = "like Odysseus I did lose time from my life forever. Okay, an hour and a half, but at my age how much do I have to spare?" Hahahahaha!
ReplyDeleteOf course I had to go immediately check out the muscle-bound owner of the Asher House dog sanctuary. (Oh, and the dogs too.) But I got in and out in a matter of minutes! Facebook IS a time-suck, no doubt about it.
ReplyDeleteInteresting, huh? Oh, and as you say, the dogs too.
DeleteWe don't have many sources for local news, so I use fb for that by following the local police, county sheriff, fire authority... Other than that, it's a silly place.
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