So, is it me or are there less brag Christmas cards going around this year? I like that. My theory is that it's because more people are doing family blogs and, well, that's where they do most of their bragging. But, seriously, even there, it seems people are bragging less. I like that.
Now, I do also notice that people are connecting in increasing quantity...but not quality. Lots of texting, blogging, facebooking, twittering going on. (I still have to understand twitter better- that's on my list of things to do next year- to understand it, I mean.) I mean, these days, I seem to have a lot of quick connections with people. Short, easy messages to express frustration, affection, connection, what have you.
But, I get the sense that I'm having less meaningful, deep, and vulnerable conversations with people. Also, is it possible that there are less person to person verbal conversations? I wonder. I wonder if that's been looked at yet....I'm sure it has. Listen, I'm just saying that if this keeps up...in 50 years, will there be less need for talking? How 'bout in 100 years? Or 500 years? Will our vocal chords be like one of those organs that our bodies no longer need, therefore, shrink in size or become unneccesary through subsequent generations? Hmmmm.
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Interesting thoughts. I'm not sure if I agree completely, though. I keep in touch with WAY more people through technology. You, for one. I couldn't get you to call or send me a letter for the life of me before FB and Blogging. I'm so grateful for that. And, I feel like I get a better glimpse into you from reading your blog.
Now, if I were living near you, than I would see it your way. Say we only connected through the computer but I lived only a few minutes away. Horrible! My prediction is that men may become the ones w the vocal cord problem but women will always have that urge to really connect. I don't think we will ever lose that...and that makes me glad.
I was waiting all day for you to show up so we could "connect". Where were you today? I missed you. And your christmas present is waiting for you, too!
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