I'm worried that Trump is federalizing the police in D.C. and calling National Guard troops to D.C. because he has no plans to leave the White House in 2029.

Remember when Brian Williams was fired for lying on air? Who knew telling the truth was such a novel concept.

WHY is there still such a craze around the Birkin? Is it demand? Scarcity? The luxe lifestyle? Cause that is NOT a cute bag.

I still think of the 1980s as "20 years ago," not the 2000s. Time is weird.

What did you all get or what are you all getting for Amazon Prime Days?

If an email hopes to find me well I immediately look for the "unsubscribe".

Normalize adults having emotional support stuffies.

I made myself into a Brawl Stars brawler 🤣 how did chatgpt know about the smoot? 💀

RIP Pocket 😢

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Not my intern giving me flowers on her last day 😭

Y'all, I’m absolutely stunned. ✨ My book has been named a First Place Winner in the Business and Enterprise category of the Chanticleer International Book Awards (aka the CIBAs)! I’ve checked the website more times than I can count to make sure it’s real 😅

I won my office bracket pool this year! 💪🏀

7yo Dara gave this to me, and I just noticed this today. Best misspelling ever 😂 For: The Beast mom

“Thing is, there will always be a new platform. Chasing every shiny new social media app without proper resources and strategy is unsustainable and counterproductive.” open.substack.com/pub/liahaber...

It's the time of year when I don't know how to dress myself because the weather changes so drastically throughout the day.

I just taught myself a new thing in Photoshop and now I feel like a genius.

Authenticity isn’t a trend — it’s a must. Want to grow an engaged online community? Start here (1/3): 👵Your audience spans generations—know how to meet them where they are. 💎 Authenticity isn’t just for Gen Z or Gen Alpha. We all crave it.

Woohoo!! My episode "Rocky vs. Rocky: A Winning Collaboration" on @enrollify.bsky.social is live! 😍 I had a fantastic time with @jennyfowler.bsky.social sharing insights on an unexpected collaboration, trending audio, showcasing student talent and more. Listen: www.enrollify.org/episodes/ep-...

Is it common to wear an NFL jersey of a team not playing in the Super Bowl to a Super Bowl party, or is it considered a faux pas?

“Show your interests, display your artwork, promote your book, and change it seasonally." medium.com/datadrive... featuring @jennyfowler.bsky.social @mitofficial.bsky.social @madalyn.bsky.social

Some mornings, nothing beats a toasted bagel, cream cheese, and a cup of coffee.

I realize people in cybertr*cks must think I’m checking them out, but I’m looking because I want to see the dumb@ss who bought that vehicle.

Social media managers can’t make content “go viral.” But we know our audiences and we have a good idea of what will resonate with them and what will not. You should trust us when we say that ain’t it.

FAIL stands for First Attempt In Learning. Fear of failure is, at its core, fear of success—they are two sides of the same coin. After all, failure and success are intrinsically connected, learning from failing paves the way for success.

When I tell you I like to completely use my products ... Thanks, Net Natives for helping to keep my lips moisturizer for YEARS. 💋

In order to have a website/start a social media account/maintain a newsletter/create a blog ... you need a steady stream of content. And content 👏 takes 👏 resources 👏. I'm amazed at how many people overlook this fundamental step.

I'm always asking, why. What's the goal? What problem are you trying to solve? "Because so-so wants it," is not a great reason.

Here's what I've learned about social media reporting: • Make it easy to open (no clicks/no strange files) • Keep it simple • Give context Try to communicate three main ideas in a report and no more. Remember, reporting data is storytelling.

Every now and then I do something entirely for myself, and I am sooo glad I took January 2nd and 3rd off.

Today, the day after Christmas, is my book birthday! 📖 🎂 🥳 I want to thank you all for every glowing social media post, review, selfie, DM, email, and in-person encounter this past year. I am humbled and overwhelmed by your love and support for my book. 💛🥹 (if I could add more pics I would have!)

I'm always skeptical of third party social media tools trying to convince you they're the solution for every need. I find those platforms often do one thing really well and everything else mid. Like those all-in-one washes...is it REALLY cleaning your hair and your body? 🤷🏻‍♀️

People often ask me when the best time to post is. Whenever you can post consistently — the same time every day — is the best time.

Psssst ... Ctrl + Command + Spacebar will open up an emoji menu in any text field on a Mac. Windows key + either the period (.) or semicolon (;) should do the same on a PC.

This a great time to clean-up your digital bookmarks! Like your closet, if you haven’t touched that link in two years, chances are you're not going to (let’s be honest, you're never going to get to that article) and it’s digital clutter now. Treat yourself to a smarter bookmarks list for 2025!

“19 Higher Ed Marketers You Should Follow” Great list featuring @jennyfowler.bsky.social @shanebaglini.bsky.social @higheredcmo.bsky.social @kibilds.bsky.social @brianwpiper.bsky.social @carriehphillips.bsky.social @ashleybudd.com & more blog.socialmediastrategiessummit.com/10-higher-ed...

The wonderful Director of Social Media Strategy at MIT, @jennyfowler.bsky.social, invited me on her podcast, and I really LOVED our conversation, hope you do too. Hear about moving from #Ireland to #SaudiArabia to have an opportunity to tell stories that had never been told before.

8,286 minutes: That’s the time @jennyfowler.bsky.social turned your higher ed social struggles into relatable therapy sessions. Ever feel like she’s reading your mind? Yeah, us too. 😳

Here are what I call the 6Ms of social media. I believe these elements are crucial for a successful social media strategy.

Add a teaspoon of old bay seasoning to your leftover turkey soup recipe. Trust me 🤌

I never understand the Planters Holiday party commercials. Is it just me?

It takes >.25 seconds (A FRACTION OF A SECOND) for your brain to make a judgment call. That’s how much time you get to stop the scroll. 👉 Your content better be great right off the bat.

Which is the best Thanksgiving pie? 🎃 pumpkin 🍎 apple 🥜 pecan Vote with a comment using the corresponding emoji. 😋

I don't know who needs to hear this 👂, but take your turkey out of the freezer, it needs to thaw.

Wow, I see a lot of new colleagues here! First of all, hi 👋 and thanks for the follow! I tend to post about social media, work-life balance, and trying to age as gracefully as I can. If that's your cup of tea then stay tuned! I'm looking forward to engaging with you.

The pressure of posting something clever after seeing all of your new Bluesky followers. 👀

How is it winter again in Boston? This is messed up.

Name a song with "Bluesky" in it. Any derivative counts.

My daughter and I are in the "please don't volunteer to chaperone the school field trip" phase of our relationship.