I took vacations

Very few people know this: I have had several vacations in the last 7 years–Charleston, Ohio, Savannah, Alabama & Florida, Charlotte, St. Simons & Sapelo, New Mexico, and Boston. And countless day trips–Albany, Tuscaloosa, Selma, Huntsville, Eatonton, Millbrook.  There's no proof that I was there.

I used to do a lot of photography. Since coming to Atlanta, I have had 3 primary subjects, but you would only know about two of them. Besides taking pictures of the animals around the house and in the yard, I have done photo shoots on hikes, at beaches, at parks, on train tracks, and on university campuses. There's no proof the pics came from me.

I like surprises, to give and receive. Although I am not always good at keeping secrets, I like to be thoughtful and find just the right gift, activity, or meal. A thank you is all I need. A bicycle, a trip to the US, concert tickets, and so many dinners would have been celebrated louder. There's no proof that I made it special. 

Life does not begin and end with social media, but if you are going to use it as a communication tool, use it wisely. Use it carefully. Proof would have been the truth.