In this time of social distancing and just plain staying home, it must be made clear that although you may be alone, there is no reason at all to be lonely. Most of us (I included) spent most of our time buried in screens of one sort or another (Phone, Tablet, Computer) to connect with those not co-located before the pandemic. Honestly, I don't believe I have felt bored for one second since I am isolated at home. Here there is a myriad of distractions. From the internet to TV to games and apps on my devices. So, there are many ways to overcome boredom which honestly I have grown very accustomed to. Not to mention, the really short commute to my home office. It is important to stay connected to family, friends and work buddies. A simple phone call can alleviate the sense of being totally isolated. I know that I am fortunate that I am isolated with my wife which has its own benefits and liabilities. Since I am in the habit of going to...
As technology develops, we have to adapt to the changes that these new advances afford. Unfortunately technological advances often clash with our social interactioins which were deemed important in the pre-technology age. It seems the more gadgets we get to improve our lives to more isolated we become. Is this good or bad? Some if not most would say that we are becoming a society of disconnected drones rather than members of a society. Ever seen a bunch of people sitting around texting, each other? Verbal communication is becoming a lost art. It seems it may be time to turn off the smart phones and actually engage other people in actual communication. Case in point, my friend who is female, asked me to an event. It was a dance and well as I made it ever so clear I do not dance. so while she is busy with others I inadvertently turned to my iPhone to write up some ideas for future blog entries. This was considered offensive since I wasn't engaging others in conversation. I have made...
Last night as my wife is wont to do, she suggested watching a movie together. Now as a dutiful husband, I complied happily, at first. So we are watching "Sleepless in Seattle" with Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan. Lovely movie, a little unrealistic but lovely just the same. So, okay so this is nice and enjoyable but then comes "League of Their Own" with Tom Hanks again. Now, this being a sports movie, it should be fine but then on finer inspection it comes across as a bonafide movie that mainly females would enjoy (colloquially known as a "Chick Flick" - no offense intended). Sleepless in Seattle also qualifies but I have to say the Sappiness index (my own creation) goes skyward with "A League of Their Own" because first, it is about a problem that the baseball owners faced during World War II when their best players were tapped to serve in the armed services. What is a baseball owner to do? Create a league of women players, of course! They were...
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