Face-Off

I signed up for Facebook this year, and it is stealing my blog time. In tiny increments, of course, because that is all you can type. I don't bother with Twitter - my attention span is already short enough, so I don't want to damage it further.

Interestingly, a recent study showed that Facebook may actually encourage social interaction, while Twitter actually damages it. I suppose Facebook's redeeming value is that it allows for someone to interact with my ongoing egotistical posts about my day, whereas there is no defense against a Tweet. I wonder where blogging fits into the picture?

Actually, I prefer to think of a blog as a newspaper column only a select few read. Of course, I'd prefer it if a lot MORE people read this, but I do enjoy my fanmail from my sister-in-law.

So, what I was going to put on Facebook tonight is something about the sights and sounds of summer, namely, fire engines and bushfire alerts. I've got my go-bag with my somewhat protective clothing by the front door, and the extra water in the fridge. Santa Claus had better watch out himself when he comes this way - if I'm grabbing my go-bag, he's getting knocked over on his red swimming trunks.

On second thought, I think I'll pray for a silent, calm bushfire season.