For those of my generation who do not, and cannot, comprehend why Facebook exists: I am trying to make friends outside of Facebook while applying the same principles.
Therefore, every day I walk down the street and tell passersby what I have eaten, how I feel at the moment, what I have done the night before, what I will do later and with whom.
I give them pictures of my family, my dog, and of me gardening, taking things apart in the garage, watering the lawn, standing in front of landmarks, driving around town, having lunch, and doing what anybody and everybody does every day.
I also listen to their conversations, give them the “thumbs up” and tell them I like them.
And it works just like Facebook.
I already have four people following me: two police officers, a private investigator and a psychiatrist.
A happy Chemainus wanderer.
I utilize Facebook for my clients and for myself. It’s a terrific way to stay in touch and share thoughtfulness and information. It will be interesting to see how it evolves as video becomes ever easier to shoot and upload.
All joking aside, that is not what I use Facebook for. I do not share my meals, my daily routines. I share essays written by wise people about important issues of the day, I share political events and legitimate news reports and points of view on world events. I stay in touch with far flung friends all around the world. I find lost relatives and create a relationship with them which is very precious to me. In summary, I find FB to be a personal treasure which has greatly enriched my life.