I remember the days when I didn't have an answering machine. If the phone rang it kept ringing unless someone was there to answer it. I wasn't constantly accessible like I am today. I miss those days. Now when someone calls me they try me on my home phone, my cell phone, text me, email me, and pretty soon they may send a tweet out for me. Should I really say on my message that I can't get to the phone right now or should I say, "I am currently taking a tech break. Please leave a message at the beep."

Stolen Moments

There's a "nap" for that

I remember hearing the phrase, "stolen moments" when I was growing up. I knew these as little pockets of time that we were somehow lucky to have and fill with special moments. Most of these involved reconnecting with myself, nature, or loved ones. Yet, now I have found that I have sometimes let these moments be stolen by technology. Perhaps I can find a better balance and let the two exist together. I shall steal these moments back again. There's a "nap" for that isn't there?