Yesterday when I just woke up and was early morning cat-napping, I got a text from someone asking my opinion about a project. I was excited about it, and we exchanged some ideas through texts. I got a “grand idea” that was too complicated to explain in texts. I texted her that I would email her to explain if she would give me a minute. She laughed and said, “Why don’t you just call me instead?”

It’s a smart PHONE! Not a smart texting device. A PHONE! It can be used for things besides games, Facebook, and texting. Like CALLING PEOPLE.

Donna Haraway, my favorite philosopher, wrote in the Cyborg Manifesto: “Our machines are disturbingly  lively, and we ourselves are frighteningly inert.” So true.

2 Comments

  1. The protocols and practices of dating, and the terms used to describe it, vary considerably from country to country. The most common idea is two people trying out a relationship and exploring whether they’re compatible by going out together in public as a couple, who may or may not yet be having sexual relations. This period of courtship is sometimes seen as a precursor to engagement or marriage.*:

    Remember to go look at our new blog site
    <http://www.caramoantourpackage.com

    1. Author

      Every once in a while I approve a spam comment because they are hysterical and I have great affection for the Nigerian/advance fee/419 scams. I love this spam comment because of the tour name “cara-moan.” It sounded too good to be true, particularly in relation to, well, sexual relations. I followed the link to discover an irate-sounding disclaimer that motivated me to approve the comment:

      URGENT CRYSTAL CAVE ADVISORY: There are some persons promoting widespread disinformation about Caramoan Crystal Cave. These persons are claiming that Caramoan Crystal does not exist. We can give you 100% assurance that Caramoan Crystal Cave exists and has been declared as one of the special places in Caramoan. Be advised that we will take legal actions and have those persons prosecuted to the full extent of the law.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.