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That's Right

I logged onto Facebook anticipating a peek into the lives of my family and friends. Just a little glimpse to maintain a sense of connectedness that real life hinders. It’s just that it takes too much time to touch base with everyone who causes your heart to beat a little faster and your face to smile a little more. I marvel at the power of social media that allows a few words, or an image, to reach hundred, thousands and sometimes even millions with the press of a button or a click of a mouse. So here we are, living in separate towns, states and even countries, looking at the same posts and pages. The commonality of our shared experience gets us on the same page despite the distance. The miles melt away as electrons disperse and light up our screens, filling our eyes and minds with the colors, sounds and tastes of life. Soon, those lives become an open book for everyone to see. Much of the mystery of who we are fades as we direct a spotlight on our very selves. All of this in th