Online Use Inventory

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by Jamie Bonnema

Isn’t it mind boggling to think about how many of our daily tasks have turned into online experiences? We no longer have to leave our vehicles or houses to shop. A library is not required for research—it is only a reach away with the touch of our phones. News is available in real-time online instead of in the newspaper a day later. Pen and paper has been replaced with online documents and an online notepad. Phone calls have given way to social media messaging, conversations have turned into likes and emojis, and memes have replaced how we convey our opinions. Instant gratification, as well as instant disappointment, is readily available around every online corner.

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Social Media Buffet

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by Jamie Bonnema

The social media experience has some running away, many addicted, and others trying to set good boundaries for its use. In trying figure out guidelines for myself, my trips to buffets with family when I was young came to mind. Everything looked so good when I walked in. The choices seemed to be unlimited. I always loaded up my plate, went back for more, topped it off with too much dessert, and finished the meal hanging over my chair, sick with regret. As a wiser adult, I can now go to a buffet, have a great time, and walk away feeling good and nourished.

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