Mostly, I use new technology the way old technology was used: I use my cell phones (more or less) to place calls. I read online news in the morning (usually) for a finite period of time (I can't even stand to watch news programs with all their digital ticker updates designed for a masochistic epileptic). But without friends and family in the immediate geographic area, there are admittedly fewer ways to connect to the people I care most about. And that means fewer words of wisdom filtering into my 21st century life and fewer anchors to the real world that raised me. Sounds like a good compromise is called for: I like Bob H's strategy. Let's not go back to paper-clips and floppy disks (oh, floppy disks!). But maybe be more thoughtful about all the gadgets so we don't end up like this guy?
Did a house check this weekend. All is well. No one has stole the bikes yet, but I thought about taking one myself.
ReplyDeleteThat tree plant I love on the deck (which you said would be fine outside) was knocked over. I propped it up and gave it lots of water. I think it may have been an animal....I'm considering doing a stake out and pepper spraying the shit out of a squirrel. I'll do....
It IS that damn squirrel. He hates us - it's like Caddyshack around there. Feel free to shoot him with a bb gun, even. Thanks for checking on everything - I miss you and everyone in Cville - a month is a LONG time!
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