Not a Material Girl
Isn't that cute? It's a water-powered clock. Water can now power Time. I'm impressed.
Gadgets are cool, I guess, but I think I must've been Amish in another life. Not like I'm a Luddite, but I really would be okay without all of this technology. Let's all break back up into tribes, I say. I've always been this way. When I was a kid, there were only 3 material conveniences that put a twinkle in my eye:
refrigerators with ice and water in the door
rear windsheild wipers on automobiles
electric cars
Done. Done. And done.
Anyone else remember what gadgetry they coveted as a kid? Yes, 007-inspired ones count, too. I mean, that is where I got the idea for that ejection seat in my car.
posted by genetic lorax at Sunday, February 05, 2006
7 Comments:
In my lifetime, no gadget cast a bigger spell on than a relatively recent one - the cell phone. When I think of the years of longing, the months of shopping, the excitement of receiving and programming in all my preferences and data...well, I'm ultimately embarrassed.
Just months after getting it, I barely get any calls and the thrill is gone.
Now, when I get mt wireless-ready Apple MacBook Pro, I'll REALLY be happy!
Hehe. Yeah, I have to admit, I want an Apple,too. BUT, at least we're aware of the impermanence of that bright, shining delight that comes with the whole package. :-)
Yes, we're definitely aware. wink. wink. nudge. nudge. say no more.
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Ok, kidding aside (since some people just aren't getting my kidding these days), I totally share your not-quite-but-almost-luddite perspective. If I could only figure out how to blog without a high-tech gadget.
Party pooper.
;-)
I know, the irony of the blogging luddite is not lost on me.
This is totally unrelated, and I should probably bring this up on your blog, but did you reccommend the Rupert Sheldrake book that's up on the sidebar at Floss? Been meaning to ask you about that. He's great. Love his perspective.
Yes, I do all the recommendations in the sidebar. I found out about him via an article in Ode magazine, which I regularly plug.
I'm all over the whole What The Bleep thing and see wonderful connections being made between science and spirituality.
I always wanted a utility belt like Batman had, it had shark repellent in it. I thought I might need that one day..
:-)
Yes, what the Bleep is wonderful!
Go see 'One', too.
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