My Mom used to say quite often, “Think before you speak.” She would go into further detail with, “Is it necessary?” “Is it kind?”
At the end of every year, I compose a review of the top ten shows that I attended. This year. I posted my commentary to my website on New Year’s Day. While I prefer to post on the eve, this year and last I posted on the first day of the year.
As is tradition, I offer my predicttions for the coming year. Just as a reminder, here's my record since 2007:
When I was young Edward R. Murrow was at the crest of his fame as a CBS broadcast journalist which started with his “This is London calling” reports during the Nazi Blitz in early World War II.
Are you addicted to your cellphone? The question was recently posed to me and I have been considering it for the past few days. Many thoughts....
Addiction is a loaded word. Is it appropriate to our relationship with these now generally accepted standard devices? Obviously useful.
Utility or addiction? A little of both?
Connection to others at the cost of communication with those around you.
I am still amazed when I see two people having dinner at a restaurant. A quiet table, perhaps a candle, both on their cellphones.
Last week, we received a holiday card and letter from our cousin. It was filled with news from their family from the past year.
Let’s Welcome the New Year
with Some Musical Cheer
In a comment on a blog my friend Paul suggested making today’s blog short.