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Where's the afterparty?

If you’ve been alive the last few days (fingers crossed you’re alive if you’re reading this, not an AI powered zombie powered by our new overlords), you’re aware that there is/was a scramble for social media platforms. Those of us who were used to chugging along mainly in TikTok were forced to assess other options for sharing videos — in speedy fashion. You know the rest of the story.

Is it too much to ask that my tiny-brained 58-year old self just has a simple place to share her quirky stories? Everything’s feeling complicated at this moment. *sigh*

But I’m nothing if not a diligent Girl Scout, looking for an assignment to get an A on. So here I go. I’m researching the options and trying to teach myself the ins and outs of each. In the TikTok melee, I added Instagram (no I don’t love Meta but yes I feel like that’s where a lot of my followers from TikTok already were, and yes I feel like the life stories I share could benefit everyone, so it’s a bit of an ethical dilemma but for now, I’m there). I also added YouTube, which feels like a new language but also full of possibilities because of the opportunity to share longer videos and then maybe clip them up into pieces for other purposes.

I also added this Substack! Thank you for finding me here! I’m not typically a writer. But this too could be a fun challenge since Substack allows for audio and video too. And if you have suggestions for what kinds of things you want to see here, lemme know.

I made a Bluesky account too, but I haven’t done anything with it yet.

As you probably know, I’m not an “influencer” in the traditional sense of the word. I’d be doing my thing, sharing obituaries that fascinate me, no matter what. I’m not waiting for brand deals; I just like storytelling. And I’ll be forever grateful that so many other people like it too.

If you are so inclined, share this with your friends. Coming soon, the obituary content that you know and love. For now, I’m glad you’re here with me!!!