I hear a great deal of criticism regarding social media. Some say it is mostly trivial and a distraction that takes us away from more important issues, but I tend to disagree. In my case it has connected me with friends that I had lost touch with, and is a daily connection to the lives of so many who have enriched my lives in many ways. Their interests, concerns and current activities start my day with the realization that I never walk alone. Connections and relationships are the lifeblood of life, and social media is today’s face to face chat when it the miles separate us from those we love and care about.