If it weren’t for the Internet, I wouldn’t have a lot of things: A tribe of people who really get me, friends that I will have for the rest of my life, and my book.
But the Internet we all know and love is in danger. The new head of the FCC is working to dismantle net neutrality. Net neutrality is the basic principle that protects our free speech on the Internet. “Title II” of the Communications Act is what provides the legal foundation for net neutrality and prevents Internet Service Providers like Comcast, Verizon, and AT&T from slowing down and blocking websites, or charging apps and sites extra fees to reach an audience (which they then pass along to consumers.)
We cannot allow this to happen or it will destroy the Internet that we know and love (and love hate). Title II helps the web foster creativity and innovation, to keep doing what has been doing since it’s inception. Let’s not let big corporations take over. Please send a letter to Congress and the FCC by going here: Battle for the Net .
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Is this the Megan who once lived across the street from Susie who lived next door to the infamous John(Irving)Singer who may or may not have been, or might or might not have been (whichever is grammatically correct) a bad actor (murderer)?
Second thought as to the internet now?
Yes it is.
Now I’m at a loss. Not the answer I was expecting. Was expecting Dorothy Parker- “what fresh hell can this be?”
I’m more partial to “Excuse my dust.”
Ok. So I had just put myself through the agony of reading Updike’s Toward the End of Time and thought I further needed to punish myself with more gratuitous sex and religion and so Amazon Primed A Month of Sundays. His wasn’t the only book titled as such and I… Read more »
I remember. A lifetime ago. Strange how path cross and recross seemingly at random – except probably not. I hope you enjoy my stories. If not, I’d love to know why.
Yes, but save that one for possible reply to my review of Month of Sundays.
If you also take in short stories, you might find The Book of Other People interesting.
Basically an exercise in writing. Some good and some not so much.
I’ll check it out.
A Month of Sundays is in route to me. So figure on a few weeks as need to button up before winter and then settle in. Since I’m going to read a woman, I’m going to get on a roll. This woman isn’t familiar in appearance, but I’ve done my… Read more »
It’s an afternoon read, really. Unless you want to dole the stories out one at a time. I’m safe in Dallas—moved out here about a year ago. Texas is the last place I’d have imagined myself in, but it’s been a really good thing. Dallas is less Texas-y than other… Read more »
Culture, like Botox, really gets around. Cities that don’t have it import it so to attract desirable residents, those with disposable income and the like. North Dakota has culture on order. Did you know that Botox was never even patent protected, but the name that is so ingrained in that… Read more »
Sorry for the 2 similar posts. Didn’t think first went through, panicked and spit another out.
No worries. For some reason the system didn’t recognize you, so I had to approve your comments. Shall I just pick the one I like the best and delete the other?
That would be the smart thing to do. You can see from the 2 posts that I couldn’t remember exactly what I’d written in first in a 5 minute period, so who knows what a mess I’ll make of things. If you’d hit the botox instead of culture I’d have… Read more »
Every action or inaction has repercussions. You just have deal with it and keep going.
I’m more familiar with actions and equal and opposite reactions. Me- Are you Megan from Boca? You- Bugger off! Inaction is fairly safe and just leaves one wondering. My Miriam Toews novel has been delayed. So it will be all you unless Barnes and Noble also ships from Florida “Dear… Read more »
Miriam will just have to wait.
Is Mitch a cat?
Not that I am aware of; he’s my husband. I would imagine I’d know by now.
I’m glad I asked as create a visual for names without faces and was obviously on the wrong track. I just assumed as cats give you space. So less hair, more upright and no offence, a little less cute. Got it. Looking forward to reading this week as rain headed… Read more »
Glad I could be of help. I’m actually partial to piss off myself.
“Piss off” is what Simon & Schuster should say to Hillary Clinton. That or pay her less upfront if they ever want to recoup their money.
So I read and enjoyed. Did a little reflecting along the way. Wondered why you give men lesser longevity……….they drop like flies or change gender. Have it down as to Mitch=husband, Mister=cat. I will be more specific as to favorite stories, lines, etc. but have to gather thoughts so as… Read more »
I am going to email you a response as this thread is getting very long and probably boring to the five people that might actually read it.