exploring the dysfunctionality of the tools meant to connect us.

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My Take on Music Streaming

In the last year or so, I have rediscovered an interest in owning my media (primarily music). Some people never favored the idea of streaming services over owning their own music, but most of us fell into that space. The idea of over 100 million songs available to you for the price of purchasing just…

A Summer in Michigan: Slowing Down and Strengthening Bonds

I recently returned from a 17 day trip to northern Michigan. My husband is in medical school and was doing a clinical rotation in Traverse City, so I decided to join him for a couple of weeks to spend time with him and my in-laws and also get away for a bit. Even though I…

It’s Time to Bring Back Gatekeeping

Today’s post is less about digital minimalism, but I will see if I can somehow tie it back together. I want to talk about the idea that people need to start gatekeeping again. Whether it is a hobby they enjoy, music they listen to, or anything in between. We need to have the idea that…