Time seems to be on a rough schedule these days. A few quick observations from various encounters with people, texts and situations over the last several weeks: - Media technologies and the social contexts they flow through are inextricably linked. - You learn when you feel and say that you have learned. - Instinct is usually the most reliable source of verification for decisions. There may be two levels of instinct - one that is akin to short-term realities, and another that is longer-term. TBC.