Tag Archives: Technology
writing
When I was in grad school in the mid-’80s, my husband bought me an “electronic typewriter.” I had many papers to write and was very happy that this monstrous machine would make my life easier. I had two young daughters, … Continue reading
Avoiding screens makes me truly creative
hate having to use my cellphone for everything: Having to scan QR codes to access a menu or open my phone to get grocery store discounts unnecessarily complicates daily tasks. Luckily, my father gave our TV away when I was … Continue reading
Creativity
What’s something that gets in the way of your creativity, and how do you move through it? Unquestionably my phone. Like so many of us, I can get caught up in the never-ending scroll on a social media app, look … Continue reading
Find Your Focus
I feel like I can’t even pay attention anymore. It’s hard for me to stay focused on one thing. My mind is always going in a thousand different directions. We live in a world of constant distraction. Our lives are busy and … Continue reading
Real Life Rants
RANT to digital coupons and shopping ads that essentially discriminate against older people, many of whom haven’t managed or don’t want to go digital, but who, with their fixed incomes, could certainly benefit from reduced prices. RANT to patient portals. I am … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 