Great word.

Angelina, Lindsay, Britney. No last names required, right? You knew exactly whom I was referencing. They are the poster women for my new favorite word. Now, if I mention Craig? Would you immediately know which Craig? 

Alrighty then, some of you immediately knew which Craig. Like in list. Like in being able to find, locate, opt for, chat with, learn how, avoid, "Craigslist." 

But, I wasn't fully appreciative as to how, brace yourself, ubiquitous, (it, he, them?) is. Voyeur that I am, I read, with some fascination, the Times article Better to Have Loved and Lost a compilation of, in this instance, poems of unrequited love, lifted from the missed connections…MISSED CONNECTIONS?? on CraigsLIst.

So sad.

But, in trying to figure out how to find, read, snicker, empathize, with the rest of the "missed connections" stories, lo and behold, I found that there are about a zillion discussion groups going on there.

Who knew?

Give yourself a user name and jump right in. Tax reform, religion, polyamory (yup, it's a discussion group), literature (I think there were 2 people signed up for this one). And, Craigslist is international, you can participate in any discussion in any country you'd like.

Now clearly, I have acknowledged that I am in the last car, of the last train in how to really participate in the on line space. So, perhaps, you already were aware that you could become a member of any group that would have you.  

During your rooting about for more mundane items like  lessons, an apartment or a summer rental, you too have the opportunity to have a moment of being ubiquitous. 

Not famous, of course. Just all over the place.