Scaling back on Facebook?

Every few days I consider ditching the Facebook account. So many hours on there. So little writing. Superficial quick-shot comments on photographs rather than anything contemplative (and I don't take photographs that are intended to be contemplative either). Superficial, drive-by comments on status; trolling; friend requests from people I don't know or remember; the never-ending quizzes about this movie or that actress; blah, blah, blah. It has been fun re-connecting with people. And it's a quick place to post news to lots of folks. Maybe I just need to exercise some self-control there, in that strange space.

What I've been missing is a place for writing and reflection, something that doesn't necessarily get published to "the world" on a newsfeed, and that friends or strangers can read if they encounter. Hence, the return to this blog. I started it as a way to link the Kootenai River Run a couple of years ago. Then, Facebook. I already have a personal/school wiki and a bunch of wikis for classes, etc. I'm debating resurrecting this blog (sometimes seems a bit clunky) or starting one over on Wordpress for the sharing of ski photos/outing trips, writing, and reflection. You know, a real blog.

Of course, once school starts, it will be back to reality, and I won't have time to consider the different facets and figures of blogging, facebooking, etc. It will be enough to interact with 150 students per day, the x-c team, and teachers, etc. Maybe a post once a week.

Kootenai River Run 2009

Hi, Everyone!

This is just an invitation to come run the 2009 Kootenai River Run in Bonners Ferry, Idaho.

The run will be June 13, 2009 at the Boundary County Fairgrounds. It is 5K and 10K and starts at 9:00 A.M. Pacific time. Registration is from 7:30 to 8:45.

$17.00 with T-Shirt. $10.00 without.

An entry form is available at the bottom of the page on http://mrbonnellswiki.pbwiki.com

We hope to see you there.