Posted by: leeerickson on: May 6, 2011
How do you know spring has arrived? In most places the trees start to bud, flowers start to pop up, the weather warms, and the days get longer. Well here in Happy Valley (a.k.a. State College) we have our own unique way of recognizing the arrival of spring. Here are the top 10 ways you [...]
Posted by: leeerickson on: October 20, 2008
As I was standing in line at Starbucks this morning, I dawned on me; it’s just like social media. Here’s how: There’s a short, but necessary, learning curve to understand how to communicate properly (venti, misto, etc.). There are regulars you see every time and others who pop in occasionally. It attracts all types of [...]
Posted by: leeerickson on: June 21, 2008
Are you addicted to social media or at risk for addiction? Would you recognize the warning signs? Social Media Addiction (SMA) is a physiological dependence on social media and user generated content. If left untreated it can lead to sleep deprivation, mental and marital problems, and Learned Attention Deficit Disorder. Once an individual has been [...]
Posted by: leeerickson on: June 12, 2008
Think about the last time you were at a cocktail party. Think back to the people you met there. They likely fell into one of 3 types: Blah Blah Barry: Barry didn’t make a connection with you in any way. You know you interacted with him but you don’t remember anything about the experience. You [...]