Drowning in Technology
In many ways I think this modern world is absolutely the cat’s pajamas. I do however occasionally feel just a bit…actually more than a bit…completely overwhelmed by modern technology. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve no one to blame but myself. I’ve got just enough nerd in me that I can never say no to a good gadget, but alas I fear it has snowballed out of control. After all, how much time can you have left after acquiring, learning to operate, installing, programming, and maintaining the following:
A big screen HDTV, an Amplifier/Tuner, a DVD Player/Recorder, a VHS Player/Recorder, a Cable Box, an IPod, an IPod car adapter, and an IPod Stereo Adapter. A Cell Phone that texts, has voice mail, sends email, acquires ringtones, has a phone book, plays games etc. An Internet telephone, a Fax Machine, a Scanner, a digital Voice Recorder, a Camcorder, a Night Vision Scope, a programmable GPS with computer chip and software, a Laptop Computer with a GPS and software. Five Digital cameras each with multiple lenses, filters, chips etc. Two Desktop Computers each stocked with Adobe software for digital photography and Microsoft software for everything imaginable, Two Printers, and a Copier. There are assorted Computer Games, an Astronomy Program, Google Earth, Publishing Programs…not to mention Internet Explorer, a massive Email Program, two Websites built and maintained, an MLS presence as a Realtor…yes of course I have broadband. That’s just the electronics.
An SUV, a sedan, a boat, two trailers, three lawnmowers, weed eater, edger, and a leaf blower. Then power tools: two Miter Saws, a Band saw, Drills, Router, Table Saw, Chain Saw, Compressor, Nail Guns, Paint Sprayer, and Pressure Washer. I’m not bragging about all this stuff. I have it to make my life easier. Does it? I’ll let you know as soon as I get through checking my email and go get the SUV out of the shop.