The Facebook of Dorian Gray

In the era of social media, it's not difficult to see a parallel between Oscar Wilde's Gothic novel The Picture of Dorian Gray and the ongoing Facebook trend called the "10 Year Challenge."

The digital zeitgeist of posting selfies, replete with filters and photo editing, often creates the pressure to project an ageless, flawless online identity.  This certainly brings to mind Dorian's eternally youthful outward projection - contrasting the haggard, rotting inner self which he conceals from the world.  As we post images of ourselves online, it's worth thinking about who we pretend to be... and who we actually are behind the screen.

San Luis Valley Memes

Some friends from southern Colorado and I created a Facebook page to celebrate the challenges and quirks of living in the San Luis Valley.  Check it out!  San Luis Valley Memes on Facebook

Merry Christmas from Fox Business!

Ghosting - the Modern Ghost Story

In the 20th century, a ghost story involved someone who died but continued to haunt the living.

In the 21st century, a ghost story involves someone who is still alive but suddenly disappears to those around them.

The former is about a community so close-knit that people continue to interact even after death. The latter is about a community so fragmented and isolated that people stop interacting even while they're still alive.

You Scared, Bro?

My parting thoughts on George H. W. Bush...

Kimim ° has f Legal Counsel

From the Covfefe President comes the Kimim ° has f Legal Counsel.  Are you not entertained?  You should be; that degree symbol is not easy to make.