EROSION - Bill Alton

I must be in tune with the digital time spent "away" from my real life...Many of you know, I run in the realm of digital technology.  My paid job is to sling wine for a fantastic family owned Wenatchee Winery, Stemilt Creek Winery. Also, it is obvious that I run MyFamilyCompass.com, but did you know I am trained in Digital Technologies and Cultural Studies?  Yep, I decided to get my Bachelors Degree in trying to find out WHY the industrialized world is so tuned to insane online habits.  What is the effect of the new age digital communcations?  What are the ramifications of dwelling in the cyber world just as if it were real face to face living? 

Since I see more and more families, at home mothers, and care providers online reading this blog, I think I will share my belief that too much screen time does and will (if not already) interfere with the physical realm.  Granted facebook and twitter are amazing ways to connect and communicate, just be aware of HOW MUCH is TOO MUCH...here is a poem written by a Facebook "Friend", Bill Alton that stuck a chord in my digital conciense:

EROSION:

Over time, I am turning to stone, a collection
of pebbles and dust. I can not move.
I spend all my time in my living room
living through my computer. I haven’t
spoken to a face in over a month.

I am crumbling away, running to a small pile
of flakes someone might find someday, kick
just to see the dust catch the wind and fade. 

What was all the whining for?

Some of you have been following me on my journey to thin.  Orignally I sent the link to friends and family.  It is now week 3 and I am ready to share the link with the readers at MyFamilyCompass.com. I guess it was a matter of pride.  I was fearful of sharing the photos and body percentages.  Afraid of your judgement.  But I am over it.  I don't look any different but BOY DO I FEEL DIFFERENT!!  I feel like my goals are not that far fetched after all.  I really have the belief that come week 12, I will rock my photo shoot and accomplish all my goals!!

It has not been all that easy but it is already week 3 and I am wondering what all the wimpering for?

FOLLOW MY JOURNEY TO THIN

If you are interested in getting on the bandwagon and creating your own blog for wieght loss email me.  I can help set up a page for you to track your changes, thoughts, and accomplishments.  editor@myfamilycompass.com

Why I do it... Becky Driscoll

Meetings this week with my contributors, friends, and clients have really got the old wheels in my noggin’ cranking.  The wheels were spinning since the body wasn’t moving…each day I have met this week with a chest heavy with congestion, a nose stopped up, and a raging headache, coupled with creaking joints throughout my body.  I have had a ton of thinking but little energy for doing unless it was pre-arranged for my kids.  I schlepped Tori to her fundraiser (yep, you missed the Krispy Kremes extravaganza).  Sewed Halloween costumes.  Made dinners.  Took a squeaking car in for check up.  When Scott

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Welcome to MyFamilyCompass.com - repost

For those of you who are new to MyFamilyCompass.com...and to those who are regulars...I posted this blog at the beginning hoping to share my vision for this site.  It is not only local writers but an invitation to take part of a local online community with educated resources.  You can respond to these threads, go to the forum, post your cutest pics of your family...and so on.  It was built for you by local Wenatchee Valley families looking for a one stop place to find information.  Please - enjoy!

There is an old saying that “It takes a whole village to raise a child.” I am not sure

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