I stuck close to home at the beginning of this pandemic, wearing a mask only when I ventured out in public. Cleaning protocols were simple because there weren’t many visitors in my home. In fact, quarantining had its perks. I didn’t appreciate the magnitude of change this pandemic had wrought on those whose work required them to be out in… Read More
When God Calls
“A man’s heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps.” Proverbs 16:9 (NKJV) Every story has a beginning, middle, and end, referred to as Acts I, II, and III in theater. I’m in ACT III of life. I thought my path was set. I was coasting along. I was happy. I had time for the grandchildren, time… Read More
Facebook Exploits the Brain’s Attraction to Divisiveness
In May, reports surfaced that Facebook had conducted an internal study to determine if claims were true that the platform polarizes its users. And indeed, the Facebook study concluded that the company’s algorithms “weren’t bringing people together but rather driving them apart.” The study team went on to say that Facebook’s “algorithms exploit the human brain’s attraction to divisiveness. If… Read More