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CONTRIBUTORS We share our lives, ideas, photos, where we are, what we like and much more. Is all this connection making us less connected? I like to tell this story for a good laugh: My good friend pulled into my driveway and sent me an instant message. When I didn't respond (my phone was off) she left the package she had for me on my porch. She assumed I wasn't home because I didn't answer the instant message. I assumed she never came because I never heard the doorbell. STEPHANIE EDITOR Many studies show that social media can actually make us feel lonelier and less satisfied with our lives. Social media has made it easier for us to be "friends" with someone without actually having to put in any face time or work to maintain the relationship. It also leads people to make false claims or exaggerate on their social media pages in order to appear more happy and successful. Does social media really paint a true picture of someone's life? MAGGIE EDITOR Is social media the end of personal communication? I am guilty of texting when I could pick up the phone or sending an email when I could walk across the office. Are we as a society hiding behind technology? What happened to simply writing a letter and mailing it? The thought of a personal thank- you note is slowly going away as well. I would much rather get a thank-you card than a simple "Thanks"—or "thx"—in a text. KELLI WRITER Fall 2014 Yes Ma'am is published by St. Dominic Hospital as a service to our community. Thank you for making us your partner in good health. s t d o m .c o m LOOK TRUSTED ALLIES FOR WOMEN | 4 JUST-RIGHT WEIGHT | 5 REVEAL YOUR TRUE BEAUTY | 6 LIVE WHICH WORKOUT IS RIGHT FOR YOU? | 7 BUT I'M HEALTHY... | 8 UNSOCIAL MEDIA | 9 LOCAL LIVING HER WAY | 10 THE BOOKSHELF | 12 ASK BILL: STRESS | 14 CALENDAR | 15 IMPORTANT NUMBERS | 15 ON THE COVER: Katrina Myricks battles breast cancer her way. 4 7 10 what's inside

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