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With raging wildfires turning the Western United States into a giant furnace—why post a restaurant review?\u00a0 Seems so trivial.\u00a0 With a new variant of a global pandemic on the rise—why post pictures of a bottle of wine?\u00a0 How shallow that is. With Trumpism still threatening to undermine American democracy and stoking ugliness in millions of his supporters—why post my recollections about a poker event?<\/p>\n
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With precious water resources drying up all over the planet made worse by man-made Climate Change—why post an opinion about a sporting event?\u00a0 With so many dangers and problems everywhere—why post another question about the best concert you attended or your favorite album?<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.7.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.7.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.13.1″ _module_preset=”default” width=”80%” custom_margin=”-5%|||14%|false|false” custom_padding=”4%|2%|4%|2%|true|true” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n I recognize that much of what I post, and what’s on Facebook is superfluous.\u00a0 It’s a distraction.\u00a0 It might even be counterproductive since it drains our attention and diverts energy that could be better channeled to addressing so many pressing issues.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.13.1″ _module_preset=”default” width=”80%” custom_margin=”-5%|||14%|false|false” custom_padding=”4%|2%|4%|2%|true|true” inline_fonts=”Kite One” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n I remain uncertain as to how often to post, what subjects to post about, and how heavy-handed to be when it comes to expressing a strong opinion.\u00a0<\/span> Perhaps some of you struggle with these questions, as well.\u00a0 If so, I’d like to hear your thoughts.<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/writersatlarge.com\/riff\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/SpeakersCorner-1-3122604e17114478bc0ddf82529a6387-scaled.jpg” title_text=”SpeakersCorner-1-3122604e17114478bc0ddf82529a6387″ force_fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.13.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”2%||||false|false” filter_hue_rotate=”28deg” filter_saturate=”45%” hover_enabled=”0″ box_shadow_style=”preset1″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” filter_sepia=”70%” sticky_enabled=”0″ filter_brightness=”115%”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.7.7″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.7.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.13.1″ _module_preset=”default” width=”80%” custom_margin=”5%||4%|14%|false|false” custom_padding=”0.1%|2%|0.1%|2%|true|true” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n Nonetheless, I do suspect many of us come here and engage because we need a “time out.”\u00a0 A breath of fresh air.\u00a0 A whimsical spin of the roulette wheel not knowing who is posting what to expect on the next page scroll.\u00a0 I also suspect many of us come here simply because it’s one of the very few places to discuss important subjects, often with people we know and trust, but just as often with strangers who are capable of providing fresh perspectives.\u00a0 It’s a gathering in the town square.\u00a0 Accordingly, I find that everyone who engages in social media does so for different reasons, and those reasons constantly change within ourselves according to our mood and needs at any given time.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.7.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.13.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Times New Roman||||||||” text_font_size=”23px” background_color=”rgba(0,206,252,0.8)” width=”80%” custom_margin=”0px||0px|14%|false|false” custom_padding=”2%|11%|2%|11%|true|true” box_shadow_style=”preset6″ box_shadow_blur=”24px” box_shadow_spread=”13px” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n Hence, be prepared for a wine review, a gambling story, a political rant, AND a discussion of music — sometimes all on the same day.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.13.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”5%||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\nIt’s not easy.\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n
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