It’s been little over a week since I made public my decision to pull the plug on Facebook, so here’s a status report:
- I have more time for meaningful reading, which I’ve taken advantage of, mostly, and sometimes at a cost. Roscoe the Wonder Dog was not feeling well this week, and his nadir came on Wednesday when he refused his lunch. Then I read what must be the most heartbreaking essay I have ever encountered, which of course featured a frail old dog. It’s a tough read, but I recommend it highly: The Fourth State of Matter.
- I miss keeping up with a bunch of people.
- Traffic to the Surly Farmer is pretty pathetic. I knew it wouldn’t be a barn burner, but I hoped for at least an ambitious beginning. Many thanks to those who have made the journey, and keep those comments coming, won’t you?
- My morning routine is still wobbly. Facebook was an easy read through two cups of coffee. Twitter is less, uhh, soothing.
- If I had any doubts about leaving, they were quickly erased by Zuckerberg himself and his horrendous rationalizing. Read all about it from Zeynep Tufekci here.
That’s all, folks. Enjoy your Saturday.
