We live in a time of gadgets and the information superhighway. In my travels and at work I see every walk of person texting and talking on cellphones that more resemble computers than phones. The mobile web is starting to catch up with the PC and through it all we are spending less time away from electronics. Remember when people said cell phones might cause cancer? Did that ever get proven? I’m not sure exactly but we forgot about just like we forget to shop at place that won’t accept credit card payment. Is this good? Is this bad? Is this neutral?
Perhaps we need to challenge ourselves with a day or several hours of electronic fasting. Spending some time at the park or in nature would be good for us. Getting away from all the electronic neon and “wireless” vibes of our life could produce some innovative thinking. What do you think of the idea of electronic fasting? Maybe I’ll try it tomorrow and see what happens.
Finally, staying true to my folk roots, Dad, uncle and I are going to the Fret House tonight in Covina to see Stefan Grossman. While he is an authority of the blues, he plays an acoustic guitar so I call him folk (that was my attempt at a Charlie Ray style joke LOL). Anyway, watch for a review of the show tomorrow. I am thrilled to see this guy play.
