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Opting out of Subscriptions November 4 #DigiBlogChat

October 30, 2025 By Leave a Comment
Opting out of Subscriptions

Join us November 4 for Opting out of Subscriptions! | Image Gerd Altmann from Pixabay

Join us November 4 for topic: Opting out of Subscriptions! #DigiBlogChat  

Seems like every time you turn around lately, something you thought you owned has now become someone else’s property. And they want you to pay for access to what you thought was yours! For this week’s chat, we’ll look into some of those subscriptions and see if we can maybe replace them. Surely there must be a few alternatives. If you’d like to chat about this or a side conversation, tune into our chat on November 4 on Bluesky.

Exciting times are ahead of us, with more and more interesting topics! The year is nearly over.

Join us on BlueSky each Tuesday from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time for #DigiBlogChat. My partner for these chats is @LazBlazter.  If you need to know how to participate, click here: How to Join #DigiBlogChat. P.S. Don’t forget to add the #digiblogchat hashtag!

NOTE THE TIME (we’re back in sync): at 8pm UK time, 9pm western Europe, 3pm ET, 12:00 NOON pm PT.

Here are the Questions

  1. Have you ever added up what you pay for all your subscriptions? #DigiBlogChat
  2. What’s a good replacement for Microsoft Word? #DigiBlogChat
  3. Would you ever opt out of Amazon Prime video? What would you replace it with? #DigiBlogChat
  4. Is there a good replacement for Adobe Photoshop? Do tell! #DigiBlogChat
  5. How would you do backups without a subscription service? #DigiBlogChat

Even more Subscription questions!

  1. Could you replace your YouTube subscription? How? #DigiBlogChat
  2. What could you use instead of your Kindle eBook subscription? #DigiBlogChat
  3. How do you get around an HP printer ink subscription (without paying for it)? #DigiBlogChat
  4. What other subscription service would you like to cancel? #DigiBlogChat
  5. What are some worthwhile subscriptions that you’d like to keep? #DigiBlogChat
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Alternative Halloween Ideas October 28 #DigiBlogChat

October 23, 2025 By Leave a Comment

 

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Alternative Halloween Ideas | Image by lahiru sandaruwan from Pixabay

Join us October 28 for topic: Alternative Halloween Ideas! #DigiBlogChat  

Can you believe it’s nearly Halloween? Soon we’ll be into Christmas and then New Year’s and the year has zipped by. For this week’s chat, we’ll delve into some alternative ideas for Halloween. Maybe you’ll learn a little history in our fun hour? If you’d like to chat about this or a side conversation, tune into our chat on October 28 on Bluesky.

Exciting times are ahead of us, with more and more interesting topics! The year is zooming by. Tune into BlueSky on Tuesday, 28 October to chat with us about this topic!

Join us on BlueSky each Tuesday from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time for #DigiBlogChat. My partner for these chats is @LazBlazter.  If you need to know how to participate, click here: How to Join #DigiBlogChat. P.S. Don’t forget to add the #digiblogchat hashtag!

NOTE THE TIME CHANGE! at 7pm UK time, 8pm western Europe, 3pm ET, 12:00 NOON pm PST.

Here are the Questions

Q1. What is the weirdest costume you’ve ever worn? #DigiBlogChat

Q2. How do you feel about the Day of the Dead? #DigiBlogChat

Q3. Would you ever host a spooky movie marathon? #DigiBlogChat

Q4. What Halloween crafts would you do instead of trick-or-treating? #DigiBlogChat

Q5. Would you turn your place into a haunted house? #DigiBlogChat

Q6. How would you set up a Halloween game night for the grown-up ghouls? #DigiBlogChat

Q7. What do you know about Samhain? #DigiBlogChat

Q8. Would you go on a ghost tour? Why or why not? #DigiBlogChat

Q9. What’s your most memorable Halloween? #DigiBlogChat

Q10. How else do you celebrate Halloween? #DigiBlogChat

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Meme Me This October 21 #DigiBlogChat

October 20, 2025 By Leave a Comment
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Join us October 21 for Meme Me This | Image by Jaqueline Miyuki from Pixabay

Join us October 21 for topic: Meme Me This – a little fun around facts and fiction with @LazBlazter! #DigiBlogChat  

Seems like memes have always been around–or have they? For this week’s chat, @LazBlazter is back in the Question chair. Maybe you’ll learn a little history in our fun hour? If you’d like to chat about this or a side conversation, tune into our chat on October 21 on Bluesky.

Exciting times are ahead of us, with more and more interesting topics! The year is zooming by. Tune into BlueSky on Tuesday, 21 October to chat with us about this topic!

Join us on BlueSky each Tuesday from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time for #DigiBlogChat. My partner for these chats is @LazBlazter.  If you need to know how to participate, click here: How to Join #DigiBlogChat. P.S. Don’t forget to add the #digiblogchat hashtag!

NOTE THE TIME: at 7pm UK time, 8pm western Europe, 3pm ET, 12:00 NOON pm PST.

Here are the Questions

Q1. If you had to choose one meme format to represent your entire week, which one would it be and why? #DigiBlogChat

Q2. What’s a movie or TV show scene that, in your opinion, is begging to be turned into a viral meme, but hasn’t quite caught on yet? #DigiBlogChat

Q3. Which classic meme (pre-2015) do you think still holds up perfectly in 2025? #DigiBlogChat

Q4. Imagine you’re running a major company’s social media. What is the riskiest, yet potentially most viral, meme strategy you’d pitch to your boss? #DigiBlogChat

Q5. What is the funniest context you’ve ever seen a well-known meme used in? #DigiBlogChat 

Q6. If a meme could be a superpower, what meme would you choose and what would your catchphrase be? #DigiBlogChat

Q7. What is a common but completely incorrect interpretation of a famous meme that drives you crazy? #DigiBlogChat

Q8. You’ve just been tasked with creating the next “distracted boyfriend” meme for a niche hobby. What is it?  #DigiBlogChat

Q9. What’s one thing in your everyday life (a pet, a coffee cup, a mundane routine) that, if captured at the right moment, would instantly become a new popular reaction image? #DigiBlogChat

Q10. If you had to explain the entire concept of ‘memes’ to someone from the year 1990, what’s the one perfect, non-digital example you’d use? #DigiBlogChat

 

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Music and Playlists October 14 #DigiBlogChat

October 8, 2025 By Leave a Comment
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Join us October 14 for Music and Playlists |Image by Pexels from Pixabay

Join us October 14 for topic: Music and Playlists! #DigiBlogChat  

Music is always around us, sometimes subtly in the background. For this week’s chat, Chris Ross-Lewin and I came up with the questions together. Can you tell who wrote which questions? If you’d like to chat about this or a side conversation, tune into our chat on October 14 on Bluesky.

Exciting times are ahead of us, with more and more interesting topics! The year is zooming by. Tune into BlueSky on Tuesday, 14 October to chat with us about this topic!

Join us on BlueSky each Tuesday from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time for #DigiBlogChat. My partner for these chats is @LazBlazter.  If you need to know how to participate, click here: How to Join #DigiBlogChat. P.S. Don’t forget to add the #digiblogchat hashtag!

NOTE THE TIME: at 7pm UK time, 8pm western Europe, 3pm ET, 12:00 NOON pm PST.

Here are the Questions

Q1. How do you usually discover new music?

Q2. How does album art add to your pleasure of the music?

Q3. Who is a favourite singer or musician that is seriously underrated?

Q4. You’re stuck on a desert island, which one band would you choose to listen to?

Q5. What is your favorite format (vinyl, streaming, radio, etc.) and why?

Q6. When do you listen to music most during the day?

Q7. Which decade wins for best music?

Q8. Which kind of music hits you right in the heart?

Q9. What was your most memorable live concert?

Q10. Who’s the one musician you regret never seeing live?

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Colour and Imagination October 7 #DigiBlogChat

October 3, 2025 By Leave a Comment
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Join us October 7 for Colour and Imagination | Image Alexandr Ivanov from Pixabay

Join us October 7 for topic: Colour and Imagination! #DigiBlogChat  

Colour influences in subtle and not-so-subtle ways. Colours are always around us, whether we’re aware of them or not. From the grey buildings of a downtown area to a wooded park, those background hues influence our lives. Our friendly painter Maricar Jagger joins us to talk about colours. If you’d like to chat about this or a side conversation, tune into our chat on October 7 on Bluesky.

Exciting times are ahead of us, with more and more interesting topics! The year is zooming by. Tune into BlueSky on Tuesday, 7 October to chat with us about this topic!

Join us on BlueSky each Tuesday from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time for #DigiBlogChat. My partner for these chats is @LazBlazter.  If you need to know how to participate, click here: How to Join #DigiBlogChat. P.S. Don’t forget to add the #digiblogchat hashtag!

NOTE THE TIME: at 7pm UK time, 8pm western Europe, 3pm ET, 12:00 NOON pm PST.

Here are the Questions

Q1. When would you throw in opposite colours just to make business pop? #DigiBlogChat

Q2. Which colours whisper “trust me,” and which make you want to purchase something? #DigiBlogChat

Q3. When does plain black and white outshine a rainbow? #DigiBlogChat

Q4. What’s the best time to splash in seasonal colours? #DigiBlogChat

Q5. Which colours light the spark of your creativity? #DigiBlogChat

Q6. Why do iPhone Pros get bold colours while base models stay pastel? #DigiBlogChat

Q7. What colours make you shop or eat fast and dash out the door? #DigiBlogChat

Q8. Which colours make a car into a head-turner? #DigiBlogChat

Q9. What does the colour of your home say about you? #DigiBlogChat

Q10. Which wardrobe shades make you feel the most confident? #DigiBlogChat

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Autumn Traditions September 30 #DigiBlogChat

September 26, 2025 By Leave a Comment
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Join us September 30 for topic: Autumn Traditions! #DigiBlogChat  

Believe it or not, October is tomorrow. Maybe not literally if you’re reading this before September 30, but you get the idea. So let’s talk about autumn traditions. If you’d like to chat about this or a side conversations, tune into our chat on September 30 on Bluesky.

Exciting times are ahead of us, with more and more interesting topics! The year is zooming by. Tune into BlueSky on Tuesday, 30 September to chat with us about this topic!

Join us on BlueSky each Tuesday from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time for #DigiBlogChat. My partner for these chats is @LazBlazter.  If you need to know how to participate, click here: How to Join #DigiBlogChat. P.S. Don’t forget to add the #digiblogchat hashtag!

NOTE THE TIME: at 7pm UK time, 8pm western Europe, 3pm ET, 12:00 NOON pm PST.

Here are the Questions

Q1. What is one autumn tradition you look forward to every year?  #DigiBlogChat 

Q2. Which fall flavors or comfort foods make this season special to you?  #DigiBlogChat 

Q3. Did you know? Loni of @Jorgensonlockers has a nifty fall-related Pinterest board! pin.it/2972euAO0, and another one for Halloween: pin.it/79tu85NUd! What inspires you for this season? #DigiBlogChat 

Q4. When do you start prepping for the big holidays (Christmas, New Years, etc.)? #DigiBlogChat 

Q5. Is there a fall tradition you’d like more people to know about? What is it? #DigiBlogChat 

Q6. Pumpkin spice? Love it, hate it, or neutral? Where are you? #DigiBlogChat 

Q7. Where is the best place to see gorgeous autumn colors near you? #DigiBlogChat 

Q8. If you could only choose one autumn desert to have year round, what would it be? #DigiBlogChat 

Q9. What makes autumn magical for you? Foraging for fruit? Watching birds migrate? Or something else? #DigiBlogChat 

Q10. What fun work events do you have planned for this season? #DigiBlogChat

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Best and Worst Books September 23 #DigiBlogChat

September 19, 2025 By Leave a Comment
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Join us September 23 for: Best and Worst Books! #DigiBlogChat | Image: Pixabay

Join us September 23 for topic: Best and Worst Books! #DigiBlogChat  

What have you been reading lately? Or perhaps you’ve considered reading a book or two, and would like to know what others think of that book? Share what you’ve been reading, and hear about others’ reading lists, too. Today’s chat topic and questions were worked up by @DandyRandy.bsky.social. If you’d like to chat about this or other side conversations, tune into our chat on September 23 on Bluesky.

Exciting times are ahead of us, with more and more interesting topics! The year is zooming by. Tune into BlueSky on Tuesday, 23 September to chat with us about this topic!

Join us on BlueSky each Tuesday from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time for #DigiBlogChat. My partner for these chats is @LazBlazter.  If you need to know how to participate, click here: How to Join #DigiBlogChat. P.S. Don’t forget to add the #digiblogchat hashtag!

NOTE THE TIME: at 7pm UK time, 8pm western Europe, 3pm ET, 12:00 NOON pm PST.

Here are the Questions

Q1. What is your favorite fiction book or author? #DigiBlogChat 

Q2. What is your favorite nonfiction book or author? #DigiBlogChat 

Q3. How do you “read” books: kindle, paper, audio or? #DigiBlogChat 

Q4. If you wrote a book about your life what would the title be? #DigiBlogChat 

Q5. Do you ever buy books and then forget about them? #DigiBlogChat 

Q6. Do you go to a library? Why or why not? #DigiBlogChat 

Q7. Do you belong to a book club? #DigiBlogChat 

Q8. When do you read? #DigiBlogChat 

Q9. What book is better than the movie? #DigiBlogChat 

Q10. Have you written a book? Link please. #DigiBlogChat 

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Talk Like a Pirate Day September 16 #DigiBlogChat

September 14, 2025 By Leave a Comment
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September 16 Topic: International Talk Like a Pirate Day | Image by HANSUAN FABREGAS from Pixabay

Join us September 16 for topic: International Talk Like a Pirate Day! #DigiBlogChat  

Have you ever wondered about International Talk Like a Pirate Day? Maybe you heard about it, but it was too late to join in. Or you thought it was just something for kids (if you thought that, you’d be wrong!). Because Talk Like a Pirate Day is for everyone! The topic and questions for this chat have been created by @LazBlazter. If you’d like to chat about this or other side conversations, tune into our chat on September 2/16 on Bluesky.

Exciting times are ahead of us, with more and more interesting topics! The year is zooming by. Tune into BlueSky on Tuesday, 16 September to chat with us about this topic!

Join us on BlueSky each Tuesday from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time for #DigiBlogChat. My partner for these chats is @LazBlazter.  If you need to know how to participate, click here: How to Join #DigiBlogChat. P.S. Don’t forget to add the #digiblogchat hashtag!

NOTE THE TIME: at 7pm UK time, 8pm western Europe, 3pm ET, 12:00 NOON pm PST.

Here are the Questions

Q1. What are some common pirate phrases and their meanings?

Q2. What’s a good Pirate greeting? #digiblogchat

Q3. What do you consider essential vocabulary for speaking like a pirate? #digiblogchat

Q4. How do pirates refer to money or treasure? #digiblogchat

Q5. What would a bad day at sea be for a Pirate? #digiblogchat

Q6. What’s the difference between “ahoy” and “avast”? #digiblogchat

Q7. Where did the phrase “shiver me timbers” originate and why? #digiblogchat

Q8. How would a Pirate refer to their crew in pirate speak? #digiblogchat

Q9. Can you share a Pirate joke or would you rather be made to walk the plank? #digiblogchat

Q10. Who are the creators of International Speak Like a Pirate Day and what inspired them to create it? #digiblogchat

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Planned Obsolescence September 9 #DigiBlogChat

September 5, 2025 By Leave a Comment
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Planned Obsolescence! | Image by David Clode from Pixabay

Join us September 9 for topic: Planned Obsolescence! #DigiBlogChat  

Remember when if you bought something, you could keep it for decades? You probably still have that old fan in your garage and it still works. And then it seems like all of a sudden, everything would stop working. All the electronics broke and had to be replaced. If you’d like to chat about this or other side conversations, tune into our chat on September 2/9 on Bluesky.

Exciting times are ahead of us, with more and more interesting topics! The year is zooming by. Tune into BlueSky on Tuesday, 9 September to chat with us about this topic!

Join us on BlueSky each Tuesday from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time for #DigiBlogChat. My partner for these chats is @LazBlazter.  If you need to know how to participate, click here: How to Join #DigiBlogChat. P.S. Don’t forget to add the #digiblogchat hashtag!

NOTE THE TIME: at 7pm UK time, 8pm western Europe, 3pm ET, 12:00 NOON pm PST.

Here are the Questions

Q1. How would you explain planned obsolescence to a friend? #DigiBlogChat

Q2. What’s the last gadget or device you had to replace? #DigiBlogChat

Q3. Would you prefer being able to upgrade your devices until they completely wore out? #DigiBlogChat

Q4. In your mind, how long should a device reasonably last? #DigiBlogChat

Q5. What products can still be used but become obsolete because of aesthetics? #DigiBlogChat

Q6. What products still work fine, but look unfashionable or uncool? #DigiBlogChat

Q7. What would the world look like if planned obsolescence was banned? #DigiBlogChat

Q8. Which products are truly disposable and not worth reusing? #DigiBlogChat

Q9. What products actually last longer now than in the past? #DigiBlogChat

Q10. Ever fixed a gadget yourself? Do tell! #DigiBlogChat

 

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Pinterest Retrospective September 2 #DigiBlogChat

August 27, 2025 By Leave a Comment
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Join us September 2 for Retrospective: What’s occurring on Pinterest?! #DigiBlogChat  

Have you checked into Pinterest…lately? Like a few of us, we’ve taken a breather from Pinterest. But if you’d like to restart your pinning life, or if you’d simply like a Pinterest Retrospective, stay tuned! For this chat, @LazBlazter came up with the topic and questions. If you’d like to chat about some new (and a few old) features, tune into our chat on September 2 on Bluesky.

Exciting times are ahead of us, with more and more interesting topics! The year is zooming by. Tune into BlueSky on Tuesday, 2 September to chat with us about this topic!

Join us on BlueSky each Tuesday from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time for #DigiBlogChat. My partner for these chats is @LazBlazter.  If you need to know how to participate, click here: How to Join #DigiBlogChat. P.S. Don’t forget to add the #digiblogchat hashtag!

NOTE THE TIME: at 7pm UK time, 8pm western Europe, 3pm ET, 12:00 NOON pm PST.

Here are the Questions

Q1. How can I optimize my Pinterest profile and boards with keywords to make my content more discoverable through search? #DigiBlogChat 

Q2. What is the difference between a “Pin,” an “Idea Pin,” and a “Video Pin,” and when should I use each one for my content? #DigiBlogChat 

Q3. What are the best practices for designing a “viral” Pin, including visual aesthetics, text overlays, and calls-to-action? #DigiBlogChat 

Q4. How can I use Pinterest Trends and Pinterest Predicts to generate ideas and create timely, relevant content that my audience is actively searching for? #DigiBlogChat 

Q5. What role do “Rich Pins” play, and how can I set them up to automatically pull important information from my website, such as product prices or blog post titles? #DigiBlogChat 

Q6. Beyond my own content, how can I use Pinterest for content curation and community building to establish myself as a trusted resource in my niche? #DigiBlogChat 

Q7. What are the key metrics in Pinterest Analytics that I should be tracking to understand my audience and improve my content strategy? #DigiBlogChat 

Q8. How can I repurpose content from other platforms like my blog, YouTube, or Instagram to create fresh and engaging Pins for Pinterest? #DigiBlogChat 

Q9. What is a “group board,” and how can joining or creating one help me increase my reach and collaborate with others in my industry? #DigiBlogChat 

Q10. What is a consistent pinning strategy, and is it better to post a high volume of Pins or focus on a smaller number of high-quality ones? #DigiBlogChat 

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