tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2018004797669959252.post8178616139652811764..comments2023-06-17T08:37:44.591-05:00Comments on Mr Talks Too Much: Back to the Stone Age for a WhileTLJeffcoathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12380592100458330369noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2018004797669959252.post-22005282688260170582011-06-27T15:35:04.117-05:002011-06-27T15:35:04.117-05:00You're one of the few. My wife is like that to...You're one of the few. My wife is like that too. If not for her I would never do anything without technology involved.TLJeffcoathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12380592100458330369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2018004797669959252.post-25708142464427341982011-06-27T13:20:42.205-05:002011-06-27T13:20:42.205-05:00I struggle with the opposite. I'm willing to p...I struggle with the opposite. I'm willing to put off technology in favor of my loved ones; however, too often my loved ones are way more addicted to tech than I and aren't willing to do the same for me. It's frustrating to be the one who wants to disconnect and do something, only to be put on hold so someone can Skype with a buddy, send an e-mail to just one more friend, or text non-stop in front of me. I just want to take their face in my hands and say, "Look at me! I'm real and I'm here in front of you. I might not be tomorrow. We don't know what the future holds. Let's spend time together and enjoy this moment."Christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02560145562225008943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2018004797669959252.post-1003520922699047992011-06-21T16:01:43.529-05:002011-06-21T16:01:43.529-05:00@Scott: I use a flash drive to back up my stuff. I...@Scott: I use a flash drive to back up my stuff. I usually have to turn off the internet on my laptop or I'll be constantly distracted. Bad enough my phone talks to me when I have a message from any of the dozen social sites I'm on.<br /><br />@Kendall: I'm reaching that point myself. I was hoping for a writercation, but I've been stepping away to do things with the family on the days I was planning to write. Decided it's just going to have to be this way. Luckily, my kids will be going back to daycare next week, so my writing isn't going to go any slower in the summer than it would normally.TLJeffcoathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12380592100458330369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2018004797669959252.post-70788008185847732852011-06-20T10:25:19.442-05:002011-06-20T10:25:19.442-05:00I occasionally take breaks from technology and the...I occasionally take breaks from technology and they always relax me. One thing I struggle with now is writing without an internet connection. I want everything I do to be backed up in 3 or 4 locations at all times. No internet connection limits the ease with which I can do that, and the more I type, the more nervous I get.Scott Nivenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13884995224013397488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2018004797669959252.post-48833581458723246612011-06-20T07:46:34.380-05:002011-06-20T07:46:34.380-05:00I hate when technology screws with me either, but ...I hate when technology screws with me either, but your point at the end is one I've been struggling with since summer began. Family is important. Yes, my kids drive me nuts. No, I don't have much time to write because they're home with me all day. BUT, I made the decision to become a parent. I must accept the responsibilities that come with it. So, I've pretty much resigned myself to the fact that I'm not gonna get much done on my books this summer. I don't like it, but I'll deal with it, and hopefully have fun with my kids in the process. :-)KendallGreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02029447701416121956noreply@blogger.com