Dec 18, 2020A List of Public Places Where I Cried in 2018A Note: This was written in 2018 but today, after contemplating a year in which I was rarely in public due to the global pandemic and therefore cried mostly in the discomfort of my own home, I felt pulled to share this list as a reminder that, when we resume…Crying2 min read
Feb 18, 2019I joined an Instagram loop for followers. This is what happened.A high follower count on Instagram, as with most social media platforms, brings with it a certain set of rewards. Brand partnerships, event invites, and media acknowledgements are just a few of the more obvious advantages to amassing a large following on Instagram. Yet it’s more than just cachet. Instagram…Social Media6 min read
Jan 7, 2019I commented on 100 unique Instagram posts every day for a week. This is what happened.Followers, likes, and engagement. These are the three accepted measurements of success in social media. While followers and likes are clearly defined and easy to track, the concept of engagement is more nebulous and intractable. Is engagement simply the number of likes and comments on a post? Or, is it…Social Media6 min read
