If you know me in person, you’ve got a pretty good idea where this is going. I’ve talked about this before, and it’s something that baffles and irritates me so much that I regularly feel the need to rant about it (again and again and again). This is one of those times, and this time,… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Technology
Why You Should Be a Pack-rat and Compulsive List Maker, the Home Invasion Edition
So, my regular readers have probably noticed that I’ve been missing for a couple of weeks now. Those who know me personally know why. On Thanksgiving, my house got burglarized and most of my electronics were stolen, including the little netbook I do most of my writing on. I still had a computer I could… Continue Reading
Technology Does NOT Cause ADHD
We all have ADHD symptoms. It doesn’t mean there’s something wrong with us. Before you get on me about being insensitive to people who actually have ADHD, let me assure you that’s not my intention. I’m not here to doubt the existence of the condition or validity of the diagnosis. Actually, I truly believe that ADHD is… Continue Reading
This Post Is An Apology
Well, it’s really TWO apologies, but that doesn’t make for much of a title, now does it? I apologize to the regular readers of this blog who enjoy it as it stands (and, let’s face it, there aren’t that many of you. A generous estimate numbers you at about 15.). I have a few subscribers… Continue Reading
Is Social Networking the Death of Deep Relationships?
If you’re a blog reader, then you probably also use online social networking. Scratch that. If you’re an internet user, then you probably also use online social networking. Facebook alone has a user base larger than some countries. It may not be as universal an online activity as email, but it’s certainly getting there. My… Continue Reading
Unfortunately, We Can’t All Be Hermits
(If you’re new, or just haven’t done so yet, please consider subscribing to the weekly email newsletter or adding Social Discomfort to your RSS reader. Thanks!) I doubt anyone is going to disagree with me too strongly on this point, even if you’re one of those people who thinks of yourself as a social recluse… Continue Reading
