tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212581401252445388.post3701968607450925053..comments2023-12-17T05:05:54.976-06:00Comments on Cranberry Morning: Our Dependence Upon TechnologyCranberry Morninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10758563068581561194noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212581401252445388.post-18625081260022370192012-11-22T19:50:00.355-06:002012-11-22T19:50:00.355-06:00Glen is now living in MY brain! =D
I don't do...Glen is now living in MY brain! =D<br /><br />I don't do well without electricity. =( I get anxious...Until I remember I can read a book. =) Amy, a redeemed sheephttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12324661637036868565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212581401252445388.post-33705222829502494722012-11-22T00:36:48.598-06:002012-11-22T00:36:48.598-06:00Thanks for that technology dependent thought! I do...Thanks for that technology dependent thought! I do love many things about the Amish, but wearing all the clothing in hot weather is definitely a drawback... As soon as the power goes I get thirsty too, glad I always have a bottle of water on hand. RebeccaThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02663481774285193583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212581401252445388.post-15998018914325241292012-11-21T18:52:52.475-06:002012-11-21T18:52:52.475-06:00I am hooked on technology as much as the young peo...I am hooked on technology as much as the young people. I have been having computer issues. and panic when it won't boot up. What would I do all evening.<br />We were without power for 6 hours during a blizzard a couple of years ago on Christmas day. House temp got down to 40. very chilly. Couldn't even have coffee. I, too, think of all the people still without power or housing etc. How dismal they must feel at this time of the year. Hope and pray they find some peace and happiness this holiday season. <br />Smalltowngiggleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17763018749496405577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212581401252445388.post-12486871692854945312012-11-21T12:28:02.612-06:002012-11-21T12:28:02.612-06:00We are all addicted to technology. I would be very...We are all addicted to technology. I would be very lost without it because I would not be in touch with my family who are so far away.Ruth Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15649059834123681889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212581401252445388.post-10471200428138140912012-11-21T10:53:22.964-06:002012-11-21T10:53:22.964-06:00I think we do what we have to do, usually have a g...I think we do what we have to do, usually have a good cry. :) We could all learn to live without it, but it would sure be an adjustment. Debra Hawkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13841116732818863220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212581401252445388.post-11986063386388869072012-11-21T09:58:50.957-06:002012-11-21T09:58:50.957-06:00Well doesn't he have Alzheimers? So that could...Well doesn't he have Alzheimers? So that could be why he's in your brain, repeating his songs, poor guy.<br /><br />We have had two power outages this fall here, it's very odd to live on the side of a mountain, and have the power go out, it's DARK! LOL, But don't forget I come from the condo city land where there are people. <br /><br />But not for anything would I change back. <br /><br />When I was a teenager we lived in the country, so no flush toilets, no water, and we had company staying with us for two weeks, in the middle of winter...it was a real treat...but we had a wood stove, we managed.<br /><br />Here, if the power goes out, I have access to the gas fireplace, water, and the BBQ, we could survive if we needed to. And the farm is only 10 minutes away, we could build a fire, and eat from the food in the freezers, and the cupboards until it ran out. We could charge our cell phones with the vehicles charger, and make do without FB, or blogging....I guess. LOL<br /><br />In a condo, there is no room to store water, or a lot of food. So I think that anyone in a house is still better off.<br /><br />Jen RURAL https://www.blogger.com/profile/11871803235521431504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212581401252445388.post-10984873297445868302012-11-21T09:00:46.288-06:002012-11-21T09:00:46.288-06:00PS on my post above: It kind of all boils down to...PS on my post above: It kind of all boils down to attitude, I think. Humans are amazing at adapting. Keep a positive attitude about anything, and life is sweeter for you and those around you!Terri Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15333024343069943295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212581401252445388.post-16559729002685913392012-11-21T07:44:14.013-06:002012-11-21T07:44:14.013-06:00From NBC's show Revolution to Doomsday Prepper...From NBC's show Revolution to Doomsday Preppers on National Geographic channel, survival skills without today's modern conveniences is a hot topic. I fear that I would not fair well without modern conveniences. Thought provoking post, thanks.Paulettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10686779265879951660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212581401252445388.post-2958652142532443502012-11-21T07:27:44.135-06:002012-11-21T07:27:44.135-06:00I always feel like I'm an old lady when I talk...I always feel like I'm an old lady when I talk to the kids (and I say kids because they are only 22-23) at work about the things we didn't have that they have now. I mean, we never had cell phones.. I even remember a time when we didn't have a microwave :) But it is sort of sad how dependent we are on technology.. heck, I think the younger generation wouldn't know how to function even 8 hours without it!!<br />Another great post, Judy!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13976547731498214442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212581401252445388.post-42733907991574450262012-11-21T07:23:59.087-06:002012-11-21T07:23:59.087-06:00After three hurricanes went through our part of Fl...After three hurricanes went through our part of Florida several years ago,and we were without power for three days, we bought a generator. Fortunately, it has been good insurance, because we haven't had to use it...yet. It's amazing what you can cook on a grill and how soon you can adapt to using lanterns, and washing with cold water. Terri Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15333024343069943295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212581401252445388.post-65393570242450928342012-11-21T07:23:31.234-06:002012-11-21T07:23:31.234-06:00Glad that you didn't have any other damage. I...Glad that you didn't have any other damage. I have a strong desire to live off the grid - but am too old with health issues. Wish I had this desire decades ago. We do want to move so we can have our own septic and water/well.Also, I want a wood burning stove. We're afraid to use our fireplace with an insert made in the early 90s. And our gas logs cost way too much and do not put out heat. I still want to put up solar panels, but it's still too expensive to have enough solar for the whole house. We do have have solar rechargable units that we use for our cell phones. I'd like to also get a larger one for our computer battery for the lap tops. It's sad that we depend so much on electricity and fossel fuels. My school has no windows so if there is an outage, we have no lights in the classrooms or halls or even bathrooms, so we had to install back up generators. We create our own problems instead of using what God gives us for free. Suzanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17105925017959326571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212581401252445388.post-37349498573860302822012-11-21T07:15:33.606-06:002012-11-21T07:15:33.606-06:00my husband and i both suffer from songs whining in...my husband and i both suffer from songs whining in our heads. we both hum and whistle all the time. he gives me his song and i give him mine. and now thanks to YOU i have Glen in my head.<br />We often discuss what the world would do without electricity.<br />in addition to your list of things in our homes, there would be no gas pumped no traffic signals, no stores could make change or even be open, the doctors offices are all online now. we went to the vet last year and their computer had crashed during the night. she said we don't know who is coming in today or what time, and when we left, she said i will have to bill you since i don't know what you owe without the computer, or the billing codes or amounts. the beat goes on. without electric we are up the creek without a paddle. no power needed for the paddle. LOL<br />we were without electric for 48 hours during Gabrielle and i almost went crazyMadSnapperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08163140037276496519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212581401252445388.post-64738040105145238212012-11-21T05:54:36.524-06:002012-11-21T05:54:36.524-06:00Thanks for always sharing such interesting posts.Thanks for always sharing such interesting posts.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275456448997619944noreply@blogger.com