Comments on: Low Tech Living in a High Tech World

By: --Deb

--Deb — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 12:44:23 +0000

Walter, it’s true–the past is the past, but that doesn’t mean that it doesn’t have valuable lessons to teach. Things that basic survival depends on aren’t always reliable. You never know what old, almost-forgotten skills are going to be needed, desperately. You can’t live in the past (and shouldn’t), but retrospective visits are healthy.
–Deb´s last blog ..Low Tech Living in a High Tech World

By: Walter

Walter — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 11:59:29 +0000

We are creature of habit Deb. Having been in a world full of conveniences, we would not want to trade this for the old ways. I wouldn’t! Let us leave the past to the past, we belong to the present, and let’s make the best of it.

By: --Deb

--Deb — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 03:59:19 +0000

In terms of food, I think the more technology that’s involved, the worse it is. Overly processed foods, unhealthy cooking methods, no time for proper meals … all of that is bad, bad, bad. Instant information around the world? Wonderful. Trekking food items thousands of miles instead of just eating something grown locally? Bad. I admit, I don’t have a garden and get most of my food at the local grocery store, but I try to get it as little-processed as possible. I like to cook!

By: Melissa Donovan

Melissa Donovan — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 03:45:39 +0000

I can’t tell you how much I love the Internet. So, I’m definitely not willing to give that up. Or my iPod or iPhone. I shudder at the thought of records, tapes, and CDs or being tethered to a wall when I’m on the phone. Hmph. Technology can’t keep up fast enough for me! Hehee.

But I would love to grow my own food. I dream of having fruit trees and a vegetable garden and time to tend them. And I love to cook from scratch too. Some of our advancements may be convenient, but they aren’t all so healthy.
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By: --Deb

--Deb — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 14:07:10 +0000

Brad–exactly. “Old” does not equate “Dull” or “Boring” or “Dated.” Some things are classics for reasons … you can’t automatically dismiss things for their age … or because they happened before your lifetime!
–Deb´s last blog ..Low Tech Living in a High Tech World

By: Brad Shorr

Brad Shorr — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 13:19:21 +0000

Hi Deb, So true! One of my links to the past is playing an occasional game of cribbage. We use cards, a real board, and even play with real people. And … it’s real fun. Just because something is old doesn’t mean it’s out of date. We should always savor.
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By: --Deb

--Deb — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 12:43:25 +0000

Kelvin–Yes, if you could do that, that would be great … then we just need the addresses of all the other commenters so I can forward it on, but think what fun! Love it…

Elizabeth–I actually got a letter yesterday, the first hand-written letter I’ve received in AGES, and it’s incredible how happy it made me. The real drawback? If I send a hand-written letter BACK, the poor fellow’s not going to be able to read it, my handwriting’s gotten so bad. Typed into Word, printed, then mailed in an envelope is close, right? What if I use a handwriting font?

By: Elizabeth Spann Craig

Elizabeth Spann Craig — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 11:47:08 +0000

I’ve gotten *real mail* a couple of times in the last 2 weeks (letters from a friend) and it was so *exciting*! More than just bills and junk mail!

But I’d have a real problem adjusting to life without the internet.

Elizabeth
Mystery Writing is Murder
Mystery Lovers’ Kitchen

By: Kelvin Kao

Kelvin Kao — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 09:42:45 +0000

If you so prefer, I can write the comments down on a piece of paper, put it in an envelope, stick a stamp on it and mail it.

I actually like receiving snail mail that’s neither junk nor bills.
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