Is Instagram the narcissist?

and other thoughts from a week off the 'gram

On a whim, though not without thought, I decided to join a few other folks in abstaining from social media for the month of January. The timing was good after a month of scrolling while snuggling sick kids. When the jingles from reels start playing unbidden in my head I know I’ve crossed an unhealthy line.

It’s been a while since I’ve taken an extended …