tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post2429769972861371770..comments2024-03-27T13:22:58.455-07:00Comments on Eye on the Edge: Our technological ageDJanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-71258856588831343672017-01-13T17:28:04.425-08:002017-01-13T17:28:04.425-08:00It's amazing to me how MUCH I use my phone for...It's amazing to me how MUCH I use my phone for now. It's a camera, I listen to podcasts and audiobooks on it, sometimes I read books, I track how many steps I walk every day to lose weight (with a Fitbit, too), and of course I check email and Facebook and all that, too. I still have the iPhone 6. I don't think I'm going for the 7 even though my phone is now 2 years old. The battery drains faster than before, but I have one of those portable chargers for when I'm away from home.Stephanie Farishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10461865229341760836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-88876959758695610702017-01-13T16:36:17.692-08:002017-01-13T16:36:17.692-08:00Hi DJan, Before I forget I’ve got to say your new ...Hi DJan, Before I forget I’ve got to say your new profile picture is excellent. You look younger than in your last profile pic. :-) Well, you have given us another fine reflection on technology and how it is changing our world. I appreciated very much the link to the photos taken during the 2015 Expedition to Western Mongolia. Aren’t those photos amazing? And yes, it is great to see there are still places on the planet where one can escape from technology. As for those of us in this country, I feel lucky to be among the seniors who have been able to move forward with, and enjoy the new age of virtual communications. I also feel lucky to be into the blogosphere where I’ve found interesting blogs like Eye on the Edge. Sometimes I wonder what it’s like to be retired without using the internet at all. But I try to keep those moments to a minimum since the alternatives seem far less interesting! Thanks, DJan, as always for another fine Eye on the Edge. John's Islandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03618219887687125402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-28763974844244492782017-01-13T11:21:15.376-08:002017-01-13T11:21:15.376-08:00We just saw Hidden Figures yesterday, and this pos...We just saw Hidden Figures yesterday, and this post fit right in with all the technological (and cultural changes) it highlighted. I think that no matter how much technology we have, and no matter how advanced our world becomes, it's still the relationships between people where the juicy stuff happens. If we use technology in the service of that, all the better. As always, your words make me think, and make me glad to be human.<br />Deb Shuckahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03439395710731341021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-54625132018981521782017-01-12T15:28:49.413-08:002017-01-12T15:28:49.413-08:00Thank you so much for your kind comment on my last...Thank you so much for your kind comment on my last post. It means a lot to me. <br /><br />I love my technology too, but I'm not very good with a lot of it. I do have troubles...but, love to have access to info and the ability to take pics on the fly. And texting is fun. What I dislike is how so many people stare at their phones and never look up, never make eye contact or see the world. It irritates me to no end, and I'd like to slap their phones out of their hands. :) But who am I to say where their attention should be? *sigh* I'm showing my lack of patience again, aren't I?<br /><br />However differently we may see things politically, we are similar in many things that are of more importance. If nothing else, things should be interesting. And like you said, we can remain positive and choose to treat those we have contact with, with kindness and respect. Have a wonderful week - are you having snow? We've had our 4th snow storm of the season and got about 4" and the world looks like a Christmas card! So incredibly beautiful! And so cold...C-ingspotshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17744931697050670013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-91342538727013758432017-01-10T20:29:55.317-08:002017-01-10T20:29:55.317-08:00I would have to say that my ability to access info...I would have to say that my ability to access info fast played a big role when I was told I had cancer. I was able to research fast to make informed decisions on treatment options. And after the surgery While a bit house bound I found out how to blog. That too was a life changing skill for I could write and be heard if but by a few. Thanks for your support. And like you I love my smart phone as does Buddy enjoy his. I try hard to keep hubby connected and challenged but it is becoming hard for him . Positive is good. Heidrun Khokhar, KleinsteMottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16174142810114806410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-3432204884497506842017-01-10T00:21:45.772-08:002017-01-10T00:21:45.772-08:00My husband was a tech guy and loved everything abo...My husband was a tech guy and loved everything about communication. He had one of the first Blackberrys and one of the first smart phones, but I am still using a flip phone. I am so happy to see how many of your readers are like me, not wanting to be so dependent on a phone. I see the wonders of it and I know they are great for many things, but I am not sold on it yet.<br />your life seems to be comfortable as is mine now. I try not to think of what the future might bring. While I am in the midst of downsizing, I have narrowed my gaze to what is right here, what is part of me and not of the world. Love your post and thanks for stopping by my blogs.Glenda Beallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17953170428175025248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-66869093020212155732017-01-09T17:21:13.316-08:002017-01-09T17:21:13.316-08:00I still have a landline and a machine that answers...I still have a landline and a machine that answers for me! I find phones to be very distracting and they make me cranky. I only answer it when Far Guy is away from the house! <br />I saw that Movie a long time ago about The Handmaiden and was not impressed...but then I have weird tastes. <br />I hope you have a wonderful week! :)<br />Far Side of Fiftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07995757632158408442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-59991053791891762742017-01-09T16:34:27.777-08:002017-01-09T16:34:27.777-08:00Technology is wonderful - it's the bad apples ...Technology is wonderful - it's the bad apples that use it for evil that disturbs me. <br /><br />Your mention of The Handmaid's Tale reminded me I'd written a post about it sometime ago - I had to go back and look - I wrote about it because there was talk of banning it at a local school district. I can't remember how that was resolved. I hope it wasn't banned as it's a great book.<br /><br />As for the coming days and months - I'm with you. Staying positive and doing what we can for those around us is the only way forward.Gigihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05467164195744234746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-43108519742901532662017-01-09T09:09:41.993-08:002017-01-09T09:09:41.993-08:00I guess it's time for me to read Margaret Atwo...I guess it's time for me to read Margaret Atwood, huh?<br />Linda Myershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05706455533282204519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-91528554642812417702017-01-09T05:04:20.094-08:002017-01-09T05:04:20.094-08:00I just signed up for your blog and I can tell I...I just signed up for your blog and I can tell I'm going to enjoy it. I love blogs and have even thought of doing one myself...probably won't though. I still have a flip phone too but will admit to being addicted to my iPad. I don't even use a PC anymore. And yes technology can be two sided, but then again, so is life itself. It's the ying and yang of it all. I will check out Margaret Atwood too. I look forward to more of your blogMaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08987527540895782339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-28191870958599134692017-01-08T21:35:56.967-08:002017-01-08T21:35:56.967-08:00I do love her work. Technology definitely is a do...I do love her work. Technology definitely is a double-edged sword, but recognising that puts a sheath on the blade to some extent.<br />Take care, and enjoy your week.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-7049255180154406062017-01-08T18:46:06.355-08:002017-01-08T18:46:06.355-08:00I've never read her books (maybe I should have...I've never read her books (maybe I should have), but we met her on a Canadian adventure cruise. Very smart and intellectual, but down-home and friendly at the same time.The Furry Gnomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02485265576983125216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-57236475645307172242017-01-08T16:29:33.993-08:002017-01-08T16:29:33.993-08:00Can you believe it that I've never read a Marg...Can you believe it that I've never read a Margaret Atwood story? You make me feel guilty enough to get one and read it. After all Atwood is Canadian!Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996243850279671523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-72298089233603170712017-01-08T15:59:59.573-08:002017-01-08T15:59:59.573-08:00Technology does fascinate me but so far I have not...Technology does fascinate me but so far I have not found a need for the latest phone. Not having cell service where I live is a big factor. I am still a flip phone user for travel--well actually upgraded to the flip this past year. Whee. My last phone looked like a pager:)) <br />Yes, the Internet has opened our worlds marvelously and for that I am so grateful. How else would we be able to drop in on virtual friends from around the world at will? It has my vote. Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-13039119806177193142017-01-08T11:49:30.642-08:002017-01-08T11:49:30.642-08:00Hello there, DJan! As I sit here, forced by disco...Hello there, DJan! As I sit here, forced by discomfort to ice my knee after my required PT exercises, I am glad I chose to check into a few blogs. Yours was first up, and I'm glad it was. Oh, the amazing technology we have, that we would never have imagined just a short generation ago. I've been researching and building my family tree this past week. Technology is much appreciated and I'm learning a lot as I decipher someone else's chicken scratches on census forms the past 80 years or so. <br />Stay positive!<br />Love and hugs to you, Sandi Sandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15923693784234135636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-9556879930793692792017-01-08T10:39:14.638-08:002017-01-08T10:39:14.638-08:00Technology has changed our world but like everythi...Technology has changed our world but like everything it can be a fouble edged sword. It has certainly broadened my world and led me to your blogs which I enjoy! You have been a gift to me. Thank you, Jan.Marie Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03882722634065183364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-38064264800926538042017-01-08T08:50:10.703-08:002017-01-08T08:50:10.703-08:00Thank you for these words, "we are gifts to t...Thank you for these words, "we are gifts to those around us". I need to believe that and remember it today. I am not feeling well and I am hosting my grandson's birthday dinner here later today. I will try very hard to be a "gift". <br />The photos of Mongolia are wonderful!<br />I love my smart phone too, but the camera of the iPhone 5c, which we still have, is not that great. It is handy though, since I always have it with me. <br />There is an elephant in the room, and he keeps raising his trumph - er, trunk. Yes, there will be reasons to TRY to stay positive in the weeks and months to come. At least I have control over my own daily life, or at least as much as anyone has. Linda Reederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665601809156707572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-41757940335082546592017-01-08T08:34:14.632-08:002017-01-08T08:34:14.632-08:00I don't own a smart phone, but I do own a flip...I don't own a smart phone, but I do own a flip phone (to be used in the car) and a landline.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com