tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16161087.post7344878920073513372..comments2024-02-21T19:12:05.728-08:00Comments on MorningRamble: Modern Technology, Its Gifts and What It Robs From Us.Pattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08505042214124811641noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16161087.post-10455461897968600602014-02-22T08:32:58.851-08:002014-02-22T08:32:58.851-08:00One way I deal with the phone thing is I just have...One way I deal with the phone thing is I just have it on silent. It lives in a pretty little basket on the Hoosier in my kitchen, and I check it as I walk by. Same when I'm out. I pop it in my bag or pocket and take it out occasionally to check. <br />As for FB, I just recently joined, and the first thing I did is stop the email notifications. That way I must actually go to the page and it doesn't alert me that I should be there reading stuff. :<) <br />And I love my blogging world which is full of good talk, interesting thoughts, meaningful observations, and kindly people. It is quiet. It is slow. And I do love it.<br />The other thing is that I use my phone just for texting, calling, and photos. I'm so not an app girl. I do all computer stuff at the 'real' computer which sits on an old-fashioned desk looking out two windows to the natural world. It grounds me, and balances me.<br />I find that blogging is spending good time with good people. My blogging friends are my friends, period. I don't feel any time spent with them to be wasted. They are simply friends I can't see in person - like olden days pen pals, or friends who moved away.<br />You'll be fine. You are one of the most rooted people I know, solidly a part of your physical world and your virtual world.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16161087.post-47720532778096892832014-02-15T19:00:57.539-08:002014-02-15T19:00:57.539-08:00I agree to0, Pat, but here I am searching and visi...I agree to0, Pat, but here I am searching and visiting blogs...lol.. I really do believe technology has stolen away precious time we spend with each other...visiting, laughing and fellowship.. There are some things such as the gps...the capability to make contact with someone no matter where we may be.. makes you feel safe.. I guess we just have to take the time to discipline ourselves to not allow it to control us completely.. Blessings!Patty Sumnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06559185440436309709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16161087.post-52410839854094322322014-02-15T10:02:09.562-08:002014-02-15T10:02:09.562-08:00I couldn't agree with you more... I try everyd...I couldn't agree with you more... I try everyday not to be so connected to my phone and computer and I find it's the one thing I struggle with all the time. Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05678143033993731986noreply@blogger.com