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A New Age Kerfuffle

Addicted to modern technology you say? Nah, I could live without my Mac Well, at least for maybe an hour or so Before a withdrawal attack First thing in the morning you'll find me here Surfing and learning new things Opening up and exploring new horizons An amazing experience it brings Text books and encyclopedias used to do it The source for all my new learning Today they've become much less important The tide is definitely turning Farewell to novels you held in your hand Sadly they're becoming obsolete No more sitting and reading by the seaside With waves lapping at your feet So say goodbye to how life used to be Must adapt or get lost in the shuffle Open your computer and start surfing away Or wind up in a new age kerfuffle! © Jack Ellison 2012

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Laura Breidenthal

Date: 3/23/2018 10:07:00 PM

"No more sitting and reading by the seaside With waves lapping at your feet"Sounds dreamy! I love to pick up a book and read. It's good to keep an open mind, and keep learning. Always, Laura

Jack Ellison
Date: 3/24/2018 7:03:00 AM

WOW! Since I wrote that, the new technology is off the charts! This old mind has been left in the dust!!! XOX

Carol Eastman

Date: 10/6/2012 11:11:00 AM

I l-o-v-e computers... on more white out and retyping the page! But I know I'm probably in trouble, for I must always have a book in hand!

Jack Ellison
Date: 10/6/2012 11:40:00 AM

I am actually losing the ability to write in longhand! LOL Was a graphic designer before retiring three years ago... computers extended my career by about 15 years! Love Jack xox

Ilene Bauer

Date: 10/4/2012 2:59:00 PM

i like this poem and agree that things are changing and we have to get used to the changes but i will always enjoy holding a book in my hands (a REAL book!) and turning the pages...

Jack Ellison
Date: 10/4/2012 3:07:00 PM

I wholeheartedly second the motion Ilene! Love and big hugs, Jack

Anthony Nutter

Date: 10/4/2012 10:37:00 AM

Gets harder to adapt as we get older, excellent write. Enjoyed the read.

Jack Ellison
Date: 10/4/2012 10:43:00 AM

You sure have that right... I was on top of it not that long ago! It sure has gotten ahead of me!

Lucilla Carrillo

Date: 10/4/2012 7:16:00 AM

Jack ; You are so right. It is a whole different world of what it used to be and we have to be willing to change with it, only i think that some things should never change. Have a great day. Lucy

Jack Ellison
Date: 10/4/2012 7:46:00 AM

At times, at my age, I'm ready to just sail off into the sunset! LOL Love and happy thoughts, Jack