For anyone who was trying to maintain a positive outlook, 2025 was a tough year! (I'll forego reviewing the many examples to support this claim.) In fact, I was guilty of sharing some negative, politically-oriented posts myself, right here on this site. Sorry about that.
In any case, let's end the year on a positive note, shall we? Below are five of my articles from last year that carried generally good energy. Check them out!
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Goodbye Facebook. Hello Bluesky! |
After nearly 15 years as a Facebook user, I've completely deleted my account. And I've also stopped posting or signing in to my Twitter (a.k.a. "X") account. My new (and only) active social media account is Bluesky. In this article I review the why and how of all this.
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A Few of My Favorite Things |
In this article, I take a step back from online life completely and reflect on some things that I've been taking for granted. These provide some important, though simple, real-world pleasures. The good news is these are little things, easily acquired by anyone.
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| Santee Lakes are for the Birds |
This article introduces a peaceful, hidden sanctuary that's under 20 miles inland from San Diego. It's a bird watcher's paradise and a mellow place for everyone else. Lots of photos are included.
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A Few of My Favorite Tech Choices |
