Tuesdays with Laurie

"Whatever you are not changing, you are choosing." —Laurie Buchanan

Staying Connected

Posted on March 24, 2020 by Laurie Buchanan

In my first book, Note to Self: A Seven-Step Path to Gratitude and Growth, I wrote:

“Communication is the mortar that holds humanity together; it’s the very currency of our society.”

With cancellations, social distancing, and self-quarantining due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, communication is more vital than ever.

Today we have social media at our fingertips. The digital neighborhood includes platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.

Aside from reading people’s blogs, my favorite online way to stay connected is Instagram.

What’s your favorite online way to stay connected?

Standing Alone

Posted on November 7, 2017 by Laurie Buchanan

While discussing the practical use of social media at a monthly meeting with other nonfiction writers, it was suggested that I monetize my blog.

It was also recommended that because Tuesdays with Laurie is high traffic, I should rent this space to others to use as a platform.

I explained that I actually pay an annual fee to keep advertisements off my blog and that I have no intention of being a mouthpiece for services or products.

After they pulled their eyebrows back down from their hairlines, it was clear I stood alone in my thinking.

I have no issues with monetized blogs. In fact, I applaud people who earn income from their posts. It just doesn’t happen to be what Tuesdays with Laurie is about.

When was the last time you stood alone?