Twitter.

If you haven’t heard of it by now, I’m sorry for your loss.  You’ve kind of missed out. There’s still time, though.

But, on the other hand, I’m envious of you.  I’ve known about Twitter for a while, but have done a horrible job in terms of my participation level with it.  And I mean horrible, people.

I predominately tweet via my phone, and the town I work in gets little to no data coverage.  So, during business hours - not many tweets.  There are only two places in town here that have wi-fi capabilities, so it’s a challenge to carry conversations with folks who are active on Twitter.

I also have to admit that Twitter tends to push my cynical button.

It seems to me that Twitter is full of folks quoting other folks, who were quoting other folks in the first place.  There’s also a lot of marketing happening on Twitter, which is not necessarily a bad thing.  But again, if you were to follow me on Twitter, you would see me “marketing” my blog posts for the week, and perhaps even quoting someone.

Hey, I’ve never claimed to be void of any hypocrisy.

But, there are those of you who are doing it well.  You’re connecting with other folks on a level beyond 140 characters that would have otherwise never been able to do.  You’re joining in with other people to make a difference in your cities and communities. Some of you are being discovered on Twitter and getting books published, even.  Others are networking with other professionals across the world that work in your field.  Above all, those of you doing it well are doing something amazing.

Building relationships.

I love that.  That’s what keeps me from kicking it to the curb.

So, for all of you (and especially you Twitter veterans) I ask:

Why do you Twitter?

Where are you @? [your twitter handle]

(plug away…I’d love to follow and learn some things.)

It is a poverty to decide that a child must die so that you may live as you wish.  - Mother Teresa

You’re 28 today. 

You know, a lot has changed in the nearly seven years we’ve been married, and in the nine years I’ve known you. 

One of these changes is you yourself.  You’ve grown in character and heart, and you just get better and better.  I didn’t even think that was possible before. 

So, here’s to celebrating another year of you being alive.  I know that I’m better for it.  And I know that I’m not the only one who would probably say that.  You are loved by many, and I am thankful to be your husband.

You’re famous to me. 

Today’s question has something to do with tomorrow’s post, so I would love to read your responses.  Here goes:

Let’s say you’ve just received a phone call that you’ve won a very large sum of money (over $1 mil).  You’ve checked, and sure enough, it’s legit.  But, there is one rule when receiving the money.  All of it must be given away. 

My question is this:  What do you put that money towards, and why? 

Ready?  Go.

When a willing victim who had committed no treachery was killed in a traitor’s stead, the table would crack and Death itself would start working backwards.   - CS Lewis