In what ways do you communicate online?
Jet Pack Entry 1/14/26

“ Digital citizens. Think before you post.”
(Germany Kent)

I’m an avid Word Press advocate and love to share my views about real issues of interest to anyone willing to read my posts and respond. Those who like to “chit chat” in “small talk” ways can explore numerous outlets to do so on social media. But not me! But I do read them now and then to just “catch up”on the local gossip. This helps me sometimes get my mind off pressing reality matters. I’ve also dabbled with podcasting functions through Spotify but find the significant amount of time in preparation does not seem worth the effort.

So to me, online communication must have a relevant two way purpose in mind or why bother! So count me in when using various apps on my iPhone that offer live feedback functions like Chat GBT, FaceTime, Zoom, and Conference Call. I give notice as well to my fervent use of Amazon to read and respond to those who post book reviews for more judicious shopping, I also look at the Cleveland Browns / Cleveland Guardians official apps and sometimes engage with other sports fans about various post game reflections. Then there’s the important matter of travel. As I do plenty of research on my own regarding to finding places to visit, I use apps like Air B& B and Trip Advisor to fine tune authentic communication options for making lodging, sightseeing , and eating selections.

With regard to Yahoo email, it’s a must in my busy life to communicate online although I’ve become increasingly wary of enticing scam entries. If anyone has a good answer about how to better screen such “crank come-ons”, I would be glad to hear it. I sometimes wonder if it would be better to go back to letter writing days when communication while slower seemed more thoughtfully intended. Maybe soon, Ruth and I will find a less busy place than South Florida to relocate for a long term stay that provides more meaningful face to face communication.