Does Your News Choose You? | Image by kalhh from Pixabay

On Tuesday, June 9 we’ll discuss Does Your News Choose You? on Bluesky at 12:00 Noon Pacific Time.

Do you remember when there were only three channels on TV, and you had to choose one to get your news? Now there might be hundreds of places where you could get news. But which are trustworthy? If you, like me, you still have questions about the reliability of news sources, this chat is for you. We do need to know which sources to trust. And now we also have to be concerned with algorithms. What you choose to like, read, and share can determine what the algorithm shows you.

Join us on BlueSky each Tuesday from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time for #DigiBlogChat. My partner for these chats is @LazBlazter.  If you need to know how to participate, click here: How to Join #DigiBlogChat. P.S. Don’t forget to add the #DigiBlogChat hashtag!

NOTE THE TIME: 8pm UK, 9pm W Europe, 3pm ET, Noon PDT

Questions

Q1. Who do you turn to when you want the real story–a person, trusted outlet, or platform? #DigiBlogChat 

Q2. If you could only pick one way to get the news, what would it be–short videos, long format articles, live news, or something else? #DigiBlogChat 

Q3. Where do you head first for the best local news–local Facebook page, local app, etc.? #DigiBlogChat 

Q4. When do you prefer to catch up on the news (e.g., breakfast, lunchtime, at night)? #DigiBlogChat 

Q5. How do you spot “breaking news”–Twitter, social feeds, group chats, etc.? #DigiBlogChat 

Q6. Which friend is your best news source and why? #DigiBlogChat 

Q7. What matters to you, in terms of news coverage? Speed, depth, accuracy, etc.? #DigiBlogChat 

Q8. Where can you find news in case there’s an emergency (fire, flood, etc.)? #DigiBlogChat  

Q9. What types of news give you information overload? #DigiBlogChat 

Q10. How do you keep up with the news without drowning (filters, time limits, etc.)? #DigiBlogChat 

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Tuesday, June 2nd, we’ll discuss Refreshing Your Pinterest Account | Image by John Quinlan

On Tuesday, June 2 we’ll discuss Refreshing your Pinterest Account on Bluesky at 12:00 Noon Pacific Time.

Does everyone remember Pinterest? If you, like me, have put Pinterest on the back burner, maybe it’s time to revisit it. After all, it’s nearly summer and time for lighter topics and maybe topics that are more fun. We’ll talk about Pinterest, and more on Tuesday, as well as all the usual side conversations.

Join us on BlueSky each Tuesday from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time for #DigiBlogChat. My partner for these chats is @LazBlazter.  If you need to know how to participate, click here: How to Join #DigiBlogChat. P.S. Don’t forget to add the #DigiBlogChat hashtag!

NOTE THE TIME: 8pm UK, 9pm W Europe, 3pm ET, Noon PDT

Questions

Q1. How long has it been since you’ve been on Pinterest? Be honest. #DigiBlogChat 

Q2. What was your favorite way to use Pinterest in the past? #DigiBlogChat 

Q3. If you returned to Pinterest, how would you use it now? #DigiBlogChat 

Q4. Are there any boards or pins you might consider deleting or archiving? #DigiBlogChat 

Q5. What current topics interest you now? #DigiBlogChat 

Q6. Could you follow five or six new accounts? What types would they be? #DigiBlogChat 

Q7. What boards or accounts could you unfollow to make your feed more relevant? #DigiBlogChat 

Q8. What routine would work for you to help refresh your Pinterest interests? #DigiBlogChat 

Q9. What types of accounts would you engage with to make your Pinterest account better? #DigiBlogChat 

Q10. What other suggestions would you have for someone refreshing their Pinterest account? #DigiBlogChat 

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Tuesday, May 26, we’ll discuss Friendships Across the Miles | Image by Cheryl Holt from Pixabay

On Tuesday, May 26, we’ll discuss Friendships Across the Miles on Bluesky at 12:00 Noon Pacific Time.

Maricar (@maricarjagger.bsky.social) is someone who’s had plenty of friendships across the miles. She travels a bit and can visit those friends at times, so she’s the perfect person to have this conversation. We’ve all had long-distance friendships, haven’t we? If you have successfully navigated a long-distance friendship, how did that work out? Were there things you might do differently, and what were they? We’ll talk about long-distance friendships, and more on Tuesday, as well as all the usual side conversations.

Join us on BlueSky each Tuesday from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time for #DigiBlogChat. My partner for these chats is @LazBlazter.  If you need to know how to participate, click here: How to Join #DigiBlogChat. P.S. Don’t forget to add the #DigiBlogChat hashtag!

NOTE THE TIME: 8pm UK, 9pm W Europe, 3pm ET, Noon PDT

Questions

Q1.  How long is your longest friendship? #DigiBlogChat 

Q2. What is the biggest challenge in keeping in touch with friends? #DigiBlogChat 

Q3. What method do you use to keep in touch with friends? #DigiBlogChat 

Q4. What activities do friends enjoy together on and off line? #DigiBlogChat 

Q5. What qualities are important in keeping a friendship alive? #DigiBlogChat 

Q6. How to prevent misunderstanding in a long-distance friendship? #DigiBlogChat 

Q7. How do you celebrate milestones in your life with friends across the miles? #DigiBlogChat 

Q8. What is the benefit of a long-distance friendship? #DigiBlogChat 

Q9. Tell us in how many countries do you have friends? #DigiBlogChat 

Q10. What can strengthen a long-distance friendship? #DigiBlogChat 

Q11. Bonus: Have you met up with anyone from #DigiBlogChat

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May 19 #DigiBlogChat AI Use Cases for Productivity | Image by Karolina Grabowska from Pixabay

On Tuesday, May 19, we’ll discuss AI Use Cases for Productivity on Bluesky at 12:00 Noon Pacific Time.

Nearly everyone is at least a little familiar with AI now, aren’t they? Maybe you’ve dabbled a bit, but would like to start using AI to make yourself more productive? If that sounds like you, this chat is for you. We’ll talk about how to be more productive using AI, prompts, and more on Tuesday, as well as having the usual side conversations.

Join us on BlueSky each Tuesday from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time for #DigiBlogChat. My partner for these chats is @LazBlazter.  If you need to know how to participate, click here: How to Join #DigiBlogChat. P.S. Don’t forget to add the #DigiBlogChat hashtag!

NOTE THE TIME: 8pm UK, 9pm W Europe, 3pm ET, Noon PDT

Questions

Q1.  To kick things off: What is your current go-to AI tool for boosting your daily productivity, and what specific task does it help you tackle? #digiblogchat

Q2. Brainstorming and outline creation can take hours. How are you using generative AI to streamline your early-stage content creation or blogging workflows? #digiblogchat

Q3. Inbox management is a notorious time-drain. What are the best use cases for AI when it comes to sorting emails, summarizing long threads, or drafting quick replies? #digiblogchat

Q4. Data and analytics can overwhelm bloggers and marketers. How are you leveraging AI to quickly spot marketing trends, track performance, or analyze site traffic? #digiblogchat

Q5. Social media managers: How do you use AI tools to efficiently repurpose long-form blog posts into bite-sized social updates across multiple platforms? #digiblogchat

Q6. Researching a new topic can feel like falling down a rabbit hole. How can AI act as a personalized research assistant or article summarizer to speed up your learning curve? #digiblogchat

Q7. For non-designers, creating visuals can stall momentum. What are your favorite use cases for AI graphic or image generation tools when building blog or social assets? #digiblogchat

Q8. Workflow automation (like connecting apps with AI triggers) can save hours. How have you used AI to automate repetitive, routine admin tasks in your business? #digiblogchat

Q9. Let’s look at the flip side: Where does AI actually hurt your productivity or overcomplicate your workflow if you rely on it too much? #digiblogchat

Q10. Looking ahead, what is one AI productivity feature or use case you wish existed right now to solve your absolute biggest daily workflow bottleneck? #digiblogchat

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Image by Angela Yuriko Smith from Pixabay

On Tuesday, May 12th, we’ll discuss surrealism on Bluesky at 12:00 Noon Pacific Time.

Have you had any surreal experiences? Maybe you have, but haven’t labeled them as such. Salvador Dali’s birthday is May 11, 1904, so this is in part a tribute to him and his art. We’ll talk about favorite surreal experiences, your knowledge of surrealism, and more on Tuesday, as well as having the usual side conversations.

Join us on BlueSky each Tuesday from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time for #DigiBlogChat. My partner for these chats is @LazBlazter.  If you need to know how to participate, click here: How to Join #DigiBlogChat. P.S. Don’t forget to add the #DigiBlogChat hashtag!

NOTE THE TIME: 8pm UK, 9pm W Europe, 3pm ET, Noon PDT

Questions

Q1. How do you define surrealism? #DigiBlogChat

Q2. How could surreal images unlock your subconscious? #DigiBlogChat

Q3. Mention a time that dreams influenced a business decision.  #DigiBlogChat

Q4. When did a couple of unrelated topics result in a perfect solution to a problem? #DigiBlogChat

Q5. When you think of Salvador Dali, what image comes to mind? #DigiBlogChat

Q6. How has surrealism fit into your general understanding of the arts? #DigiBlogChat

Q7. What aspect of surrealism do you find most interesting or challenging? #DigiBlogChat

Q8. What benefit does surrealism give us in the modern world? #DigiBlogChat

Q9. What question would you have for the AI Salvador Dali if he were here now? #DigiBlogChat

Q10. Which aspects of your imagination can surrealism unleash? #DigiBlogChat

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Favorite Podcasts Tuesday May 5 #DigiBlogChat | Image by u_4687vzn8lx from Pixabay

On Tuesday, May 5th, we’ll be talking about our favorite podcasts on Bluesky at 12:00 Noon Pacific Time.

Do you have any favorite podcasts? Or, on the other hand, maybe you’ve been interested in starting to listen? We’ll talk about favorite podcasts on Tuesday, as well as having the usual side conversations.

Join us on BlueSky each Tuesday from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time for #DigiBlogChat. My partner for these chats is @LazBlazter.  If you need to know how to participate, click here: How to Join #DigiBlogChat. P.S. Don’t forget to add the #DigiBlogChat hashtag!

NOTE THE TIME: 8pm UK, 9pm W Europe, 3pm ET, Noon PDT

Questions

Q1. How do you digest your podcasts? Do you prefer listening only or watching and listening? #DigiBlogChat

Q2. If you listen to podcasts, how much time do you spend listening to them? #DigiBlogChat

Q3. What are your favorite science-based podcasts? #DigiBlogChat

Q4. How often do you listen to podcasts just for fun? #DigiBlogChat

Q5. What time of day do you listen to podcasts? #DigiBlogChat

Q6. Who are your favorite podcasters? #DigiBlogChat

Q7. What platform do you use to listen to podcasts? YouTube, Apple, Spotify, etc. #DigiBlogChat

Q8. Where do you listen to podcasts (home, work, gym, etc.)? #DigiBlogChat

Q9. How has your consumption of podcasts changed over time? #DigiBlogChat

Q10. Is there an undiscovered podcast that you’d like to share? #DigiBlogChat

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Digital Literacy Tuesday April 28 #DigiBlogChat | Image by Pexels from Pixabay

On Tuesday, April 28, we’ll be talking about Digital Literacy on Bluesky at 12:00 Noon Pacific Time.

Have you always been interested in all things digital? Or, on the other hand, were you never compelled to learn? We’ll talk about digital literacy (or lack thereof) on Tuesday, as well as having the usual side conversations.

Join us on BlueSky each Tuesday from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time for #DigiBlogChat. My partner for these chats is @LazBlazter.  If you need to know how to participate, click here: How to Join #DigiBlogChat. P.S. Don’t forget to add the #digiblogchat hashtag!

NOTE THE TIME: 8pm UK, 9pm W Europe, 3pm ET, Noon PDT

Questions

Q1. What does “digital literacy” mean to you? #DigiBlogChat

Q2. What should you know to be considered tech savvy? #DigiBlogChat

Q3. Please give an example of digital literacy. #DigiBlogChat

Q4. What benefits could you gain from being digitally competent? #DigiBlogChat

Q5. Why is it important for you to be a digitally literate person? #DigiBlogChat

Q6. What are the downsides of not being able to navigate in the digital world? #DigiBlogChat

Q7. How could you improve your digital literacy (e.g., training, seminars, etc.)? #DIgiBlogChat

Q8. How could a lack of digital literacy negatively impact your future? #DigiBlogChat

Q9. What does your digital footprint (the unique data you leave behind on the Internet) say about you? #DigiBlogChat

Q10. What are some digital best practices to improve your digital citizenship? #DigiBlogChat

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Gardening Secrets Tuesday April 21 #DigiBlogChat | Image PublicDomainPictures from Pixabay

On Tuesday, April 21, we’ll be talking about Gardening Secrets on Bluesky at 12:00 Noon Pacific Time.

Have you always been a gardener? Or, perhaps recent events have made you seek refuge in your overgrown yard. Either way, you’re welcome to join in for a chat about gardening secrets. We’ll talk about our gardens (or lack thereof) on Tuesday, as well as having the usual side conversations.

Join us on BlueSky each Tuesday from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time for #DigiBlogChat. My partner for these chats is @LazBlazter.  If you need to know how to participate, click here: How to Join #DigiBlogChat. P.S. Don’t forget to add the #digiblogchat hashtag!

NOTE THE TIME: 8pm UK, 9pm W Europe, 3pm ET, Noon PDT

Questions

Q1. What would someone say about you if they took a look at your garden? #DigiBlogChat

Q2. Why did you start gardening or if you don’t garden what might make you decide to start? #DigiBlogChat

Q3. What would you tell a beginning gardener about a good place to begin? #DigiBlogChat

Q4. What gardening secrets would you be willing to share? #DigiBlogChat

Q5. What is the easiest and best way to deal with weeds? #DigiBlogChat

Q6. What role does hardscaping play in your garden design? #DigiBlogChat

Q7. What mix of vegetables to flowers do you consider good? #DigiBlogChat

Q8. If you had to start your garden over, what would you do differently? #DigiBlogChat

Q9. How have you made your garden attractive to birds and bees? #DigiBlogChat

Q10. What is your best gardening story? Care to share? #DigiBlogChat

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#DigiBlogChat April 14 Topic: Avatar Refresh |Image by Keith Clarkson from Pixabay

On Tuesday, April 14, we’ll be talking about how you can do an avatar refresh with @LazBlazter  on Bluesky at 12:00 Noon Pacific Time.

Has it been some time since you changed your avatar? If so, you know that sometimes it can take some time and effort. But maybe there’s an easier way to refresh your avatar! We’ll talk about our avatars on Tuesday, as well as having the usual side conversations.

Join us on BlueSky each Tuesday from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time for #DigiBlogChat. My partner for these chats is @LazBlazter.  If you need to know how to participate, click here: How to Join #DigiBlogChat. P.S. Don’t forget to add the #digiblogchat hashtag!

NOTE THE TIME: 8pm UK, 9pm W Europe, 3pm ET, Noon PDT! Note: We’re finally back in sync!

Questions

Note: For some questions, I’ll be posting hints during the chat itself; some of those hints are also reproduced here!

Q1. Why use an avatar rather than a photo of yourself? #DigiBlogChat

Q2. How would you get started creating an avatar? Favorite tools, etc.? #DigiBlogChat

A2. There are many free tools, such as Canva. Some phones have built-in tools. You could start here: https://www.canva.com/create/avatars/ #DigiBlogChat

Q3. Have a photo of yourself handy that you could convert to an avatar? Let’s go! #DigiBlogChat

A3. Here’s a way to create an avatar (emoji) on your iPhone: https://www.wikihow.com/Set-an-Avatar-on-an-iPhone

Q4. How would you transform yourself into an historical figure from a specific era (e.g., a 1920s jazz singer, a Victorian detective, or an ancient Egyptian royal). #DigiBlogChat

Q5. Could you recreate yourself in the iconic, hand-drawn anime style of Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli? #DigiBlogChat

Q6. What would you use to make an avatar that looks like it was physically crafted out of real-world materials like clay, wool, or felt? #DigiBlogChat

Q7. How could you morph into a Fantasy RPG Hero – That is, turn yourself into a character from a fantasy role-playing game (a wizard, rogue, paladin, druid, etc.). #DigiBlogChat

Q8. Could you create an avatar where you generated a Painted Masterpiece – a portrait of yourself painted by a famous historical artist (e.g., Vincent van Gogh, Frida Kahlo, or Rembrandt). #DigiBlogChat

Q9. For later: Take a normal selfie and run it through at least three different filters or editing tools on a mobile photo app (like Remini, Snapchat, or Lensa) to create something entirely new. #DigiBlogChat

Q10. How would you create an avatar where you are made of, or manipulating, a raw element of nature (fire, water, ice, lightning, or earth). #DigiBlogChat

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#DigiBlogChat April 7 Topic: Health Lessons Learned the Hard Way | Image by Ri_Ya from Pixabay

On Tuesday, April 7, we’ll be talking about Health Lessons Learned the Hard Way with @Randy Lyle Clark on Bluesky at 12:00 Noon Pacific Time.

Some lessons can be learned from others, or from learning. And some lessons are learned from mistakes. Are there any health lessons you’ve had to learn the hard way? We’ll talk about some of our own on Tuesday, as well as the usual side conversations.

Join us on BlueSky each Tuesday from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time for #DigiBlogChat. My partner for these chats is @LazBlazter.  If you need to know how to participate, click here: How to Join #DigiBlogChat. P.S. Don’t forget to add the #digiblogchat hashtag!

NOTE THE TIME: 8pm UK, 9pm W Europe, 3pm ET, Noon PDT! Note: We’re finally back in sync!

Questions

1. What food did you initially think was healthy that turned out to be not so healthy? #DigiBlogChat
2. Where are you on the exercise spectrum with couch potato being on one end and Olympic athletic being on the other? #DigiBlogChat
3. What unusual way have you found to manage stress? #DigiBlogChat
4. Has reining in your emotions been an issue for you? How so? #DigiBlogChat
5. Share one way having a negative (or positive) attitude has affected your health. #DigiBlogChat
6. What have you learned about the best way to improve your sleep? #DigiBlogChat
7. What ways could you explain to your best friend that worrying is a waste of time? #DigiBlogChat
8. If you have a negative inner voice, how have you offset that voice? #DigiBlogChat
9. Name something you need to quit or change ASAP to improve your health.#DigiBlogChat
10. Share some health tips you’ve learned the hard way? #DigiBlogChat

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