Technology--100 Words

Technology.

Normally, I like technology.

I’m not afraid of it.

I don’t worry that it will overwhelm me.

Why be afraid?

Just plow through what needs to be learned. Don’t let it disrupt the task at hand.

But, when technology goes wrong, it REALLY goes wrong. The bottom falls out and you quickly reach the point of no return.

Then what?

You grin and bear it. You put your best smile on and pretend as if everything is okay.

It’s either that or grab the nearest sledgehammer and smack the fool out of it.

Today, I’m leaning toward the sledgehammer.

Live--100 Words

Live.

Someone called and said, “I didn’t expect to get you live.”

The options immediately went through my brain. Did they expect to catch me dead? Did they think someone else would answer? Were they hoping I wouldn’t answer the phone?

Oh. I get it. They expected my voice mail to pick up.

No one ever calls me. Really. Honest, they don’t. Well, other than my wife. Most people email or send a note on Facebook.

Is that wrong? Are we hiding behind technology? Or, do we just want printed proof of what we talked about?

What do you think?