Tag Archives: Twitter
3 reasons I don’t read on my iPad
Last week I spoke before a journalism class on a panel at the University of Guelph-Humber. It was a spirited discussion about media ethics and practices. Towards the end of the class, one student asked for advice in how to do a better job of reading all of the material he has to go through. […]
Giving up my iPod for Lent
When I was growing up, Lent was always a time we were encouraged to give up something we enjoyed eating. I can recall marking the 40 days before Easter by giving up chocolate, potato chips or even Reese Peanut Butter Cups. It had been a number of years since I’d made a sacrifice, so last year […]
Media Sabbath
Sometimes you just need to take a break from all of your technology. In 2010, I was feeling overwhelmed by my digital distractions, RSS feeds, Twitter streams, Facebook updates and never-ending emails. I decided to carve out some sacred space for myself and my family. Sundays became my Media Sabbath* day. Here’s a feature report […]
Vacation Photos
I’m really bothered by a series of photos I saw recently show up in my Facebook and Twitter streams. The content wasn’t objectionable or offensive. I saw pictures of cottages, canoes, and lovely lake-side views of Ontario’s cottage country. What bothered me was that the senders of the photos were sending them during their […]
