I know this only serves to demonstrate my unhip unhipness but I just got on Facebook for the first time and it is totally overwhelming. People are giving me animals (?), hugging me (?) inviting me to join things or go to strange towns to attend spaghetti dinners. People are chatting, sending messages and writing on my wall (?) and I don’t know what any of it means, other than I am not getting anything done.
You know, in the old days “social networking” was done at lunch. Then again, in the old days you could drink three martinis at lunch too.
World’s changin’ I reckon.
I signed up on Facebook to drum up business for “Overburden: Modern Life on the Iron Range,” an original collection of humorous, historical and cultural essays about northern Minnesota’s unique blue collar utopia. It’s the debut release of an exciting new company called Red Step Press. The first reading is tonight at Barnes and Noble in Duluth at 6:30 p.m. So far, I’ve already sold two books to Facebook friends. I even signed and hand delivered them to the doorstep. I probably won’t do this for you but you could always try asking. My main goal is to not get shot and chopped up in someone’s basement. That should be everyone’s main goal.
Obama’s gonna change the world!!!
I tried to find you but could not. Add me, fool!
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Social media is a powerful tool! It’s changing the way our world communicates in MANY forms…good luck with the book signing. I want my copy signed, too!
Jaimie — Thanks! I’ll be happy to sign one anytime. I’ll be in Gilbert next week. Maybe that will work.
Paul — You sir, are friended.
Other guy — Are you seriously going to do this every time I mention Obama, Facebook or the concept of optimism? Because it’s getting old.
I read the story about the Nashwauk Radar Ball last night in Brown’s new book – laught out loud hilarious! The
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narrtives crack me up and stories of Range history are succinct and fascinating. I recommend it to everyone who has lived on the Range. You will identify.
Obama’s gonna change the world!!!
“World’s changin’ I reckon.”
You can say or quote whatever you want, but please don’t post comments that appear like they’re coming from me. I enjoy offering an easy-to-use comments section and I wouldn’t want to have to block people or preview comments.
And, for the record, I am not referring to Obama every time I use the word “change.” If this is how you’re dealing with the election you are facing a long road.
Obama’s gonna change the world!!! Praise be given to The One!!!