In July it will be thirty years since Harry Chapin died in a car accident. Some of you who may be reading this may not know who he is. If I mention the songs "Cats in the Cradle", "Taxi" or "Sequel" others may then remember him. To me, Billy Joel is the only singer/songwriter I prefer more than Harry. Although, the older I get the less I am sure who I like more, but I digress.
Technology and the internet can be wonderful things. Through the wonders of sites like youtube and iTunes; Harry and other artists who have moved on from this world, in a sense, remain alive. And I think that is a good thing.
Through Facebook, I can keep in touch with family; get back in touch with old high school friends; and I am hopefully slowly beginning a new friendship with in California. With sites like blogger.com or others like it. I and who knows how many people can get their views out there on any subject at all. And I think that is good.
Even with my cell phone even if I don't want to talk family and friends, but, still keep in touch I can text them. And that can be a good thing. ....but ....
Then I see the commercial (I really can't think of the company its for) where even though the Dr is right next to the football player he texts the player that he is out for the season. Or the mother texting her family while they are sitting around the dinner table. I know the point is that the calling plans are so low that you can afford to do that.
But I hope that there aren't families who live in the same house or area who only talk through internet or texting. I hope that most friends and families get some human time together. I hope that technology is not taking away our humanness. That would not be such a good thing.
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