I remember so many years growing up when we talked about the dinner table about cutting back because of government shutdowns. My hearts are with the families impacted.

— Happy October 🍂 My mom sent me this, so I’m sharing it with anyone needing it. When the days get long and challenging, remember that we can do hard things.

I need to reset my feed. While I'm a news junkie, the news is heavy. And people in my field are just weary after working in the digital space. What would you recommend to follow who's uplifting?

I'm going to keep doing my tiny part to make a difference for others. I hope you do, too.

Be gentle with others.

Went to go volunteer at our food pantry for work today. The lines are so long.😭

Dear Authors & Writers, A world in which you and your stories don't exist is an unbearable and unimaginably sad world. Whether you realize it or not, you are shaping this world into a better place and giving voice and hope to lives far beyond your own. Keep writing. #writingcommunity #writerslife

May you find rest and time with loved ones this weekend.

Graphic footage of the shooting of Charlie Kirk has been widely available online. In a survey earlier this year, 58% of Americans said tech companies should take steps to restrict extremely violent content online – down from 71% who said that in 2023. www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...

Social media mom here. It's OK to be offline for however and whenever you need.

"Violence is immoral because it thrives on hatred rather than love. It destroys community and makes brotherhood impossible (1964)." #MLK #PrayForPeace #PrayForAmerica

Remember to check in with your social media team members. The world is heavy.

Your reminder that if you're not physically active, are a current or former smoker, have a BMI over 30 or live with a mental health condition, you do qualify as high-risk for purposes of getting your covid vaccine. www.cdc.gov/covid/hcp/cl...

Nothing like throwing up minutes before your presentation.... and not from nerves .... 🤢

Sick in bed, so using my scrolling time to speak up in the digital space. Tell the Smithsonian: Reject demands to whitewash history act.indivisible.org/sign/smithso...

I may have to do this!

That I'm the "cool mom" to my college student's friends. Why? Simply because I treat them as the adults they are.

“You don't have to burn books to destroy a culture. Just get people to stop reading them.” ~Ray Bradbury Keep reading, friends. 📚

With all the talk about cuts to Medicaid and other programs, I'm worried about what's going to happen to access to healthcare in our country. I signed up for this virtual event to learn more. If this concerns you too, join me! social.redwine.blue/s/kkX7o7TN

So Taylor Swift is engaged. Social media managers, we can sit back for the next few days, right?

"Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety." —Benjamin Franklin

Interesting slice of history and worth the watch. Divided we fall.

Wishing you all the very best in this coming week.

🗣️ LIBRARIES ARE COOLING CENTERS! Beat the heat by visiting your local library for air conditioning. Please be kind if their AC is on the fritz! They are doing their best, just like you 🩵

Finally finished editing this video on what to expect during a forensic exam after an assault. I am very grateful to the Center of Hope team for their expertise. And in Indiana, these are covered by the state. Get the care you need. youtu.be/N7cPdVk0gEk?... #hoosiersky

My survival tactic will be just liking all your photos of sunflowers. 🌻

Mood.

I find it interesting that the POWs we had in this country in WW2 had the ability to worship, to create art, to participate in sports and more. They were also part of the local communities. blog.history.in.gov/tag/camp-att...

Join me for the latest episode of Did I Say That Out Loud? I had the joy of talking mental health in the social media space with Stu and Mariah. open.spotify.com/episode/0wQq...

Nothing like your kid getting threats over social media and texts. Yes they've been reported to the national cyber tip line.

I'm debating if Alexa doesn't listen or just has developed a sense of snark. I tell it to play "Tomorrow" from Annie in my theater lover's room. It responds that is playing something from Wu Tang Clan.

⚡️Ukrainian doctors transplant organs of deceased girl amid Russian strikes, saving 3 children. "This is a story about humanity, the incredible power of a parent's decision, and the chance for life even in the most difficult times," the hospital said in a statement.

Friends in higher ed: I was approached tonight about adjuncting again. It's been some time since I have. Pros/cons in this current environment?

The Putnam County Health Department says it has found a case of #measles. It says this is not an outbreak. This is the first case in Indiana since a small outbreak happened in Allen County in April. #hoosiersky fox59.com/news/positiv...

Hey #socialmedia marketers: Grab your copy of Social Media, Sanity & You. Currently free shipping on Bookshop.org.

When my mother-in-law had her final stroke in December, the closest hospital to her in rural Kansas was roughly an hour away, in Missouri. Then she had to be sent another couple hours away to Kansas City, where she passed. This situation will only get worse.

And digital marketing tops that list.

Inviting someone to your Pampered Chef (or whatever) sale when you've recently shared that your family's going through a significant medical (and financial, as a result) crisis is incredibly tone-deaf.

Shelter the homeless: Need ideas? www.sistersofmercy.org/homeless-she...

Got out today to speak out for those who can't.

It’s dehumanizing & discriminatory to say the “genuinely disabled” don’t have to worry about Medicaid cuts Everyone needs to worry about millions of people losing their healthcare Invisible disabilities are real. Mental health disabilities are real. Saying some are “genuine” infers others are not

Get our congressional reporters some coffee. They've certainly earned it this week.

Fantastic tips for health communicators!

The senate approved budget would cut $23 billion from Indiana Medicaid over 10 years This will fundamentally change life in indiana for everyone- not just those on medicaid This is not good

Is Jefferson Shreve your rep? Remind him that just a few weeks ago, he wrote: "Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid are essential social safety nets for Americans. These must be protected." Copy of his letter response to me, below. #hoosiersky #DoGood #healthcare

Good morning, friends. Remember to smile at someone today.

Pissed off? Here's what you can do! youtu.be/8kNBK1X4nww

Any other social media managers just throw out their calendar for the rest of the week?