The Dad on Facebook

Facebook. My favorite new obsession. Since joining last March, I've transformed from nonbeliever/passive sceptic to daily updater/champion . "Facebook Nation" is startlingly engaging and fun. It took me by complete surprise. Updating, sharing, ranting, raving, goofing, laughing. It's an amazingly powerful, galvanizing and user-friendly medium. It feels like home when I sign in each morning. Logging in to my page now trumps the morning Sports page (but not my morning coffee, yet). It can take up a lot of time, and you have to avoid the whackjobs, endure the casual acquaintances, turn off the "annoying" button. But for the most part, I'm friends with the people I want to be friends with. I've been able to catch up with former classmates, coworkers, friends near and far, and most of all family. The downside? I'm a little addicted and I don't like admitting that. But I've learned to curb my updating (a little) and am getting pretty selective about my friend base. My sons won't like this, but it's a great way to keep tabs on them and their friends without getting in their grill too much. Anyway, that's the scoop on Facebook. I think Milkshake Boy and I probably agree on this topic more than not. Sorry to disappoint this time. I'm sure we'll be going at it soon enough. Thanks for reading.