Technology is not the enemy. Lack of balance is the enemy. It is easy to jump on the “all new stuff is bad” bandwagon, but it is simply not so. We need to keep growing and changing. Without technology, we would not have the wheel and all the great, life-changing inventions that came after it! ~smile~ Though an addiction to twenty-first century technology has stressed many couples’ communication lines, I believe technology can also be used to enhance a couple’s time together. Here are a few ways “the new stuff” can bring a couple together instead of driving a wedge between them. New … [Read more...]
Can Technology Kill Connection? (Technological Love, Part 1)
“I fear the day that technology will surpass our human interaction. The world will have a generation of idiots.” – Albert Einstein, perhaps ~smile~ Some say Einstein said this, but I am not sure proof exists. At any rate, it seems to fit! Technology is such a blessing in my life! Whether it is brand new technology or old school technology, I cannot deny that it makes my life easier – for the most part. Putting my dirty dishes into a dishwasher and pressing “wash” is so nice! Throwing my clothes into a box and pressing “start” beats finding a clean creek or river in which to dunk … [Read more...]
Less-than-Fairytale Presidential Marriages (Presidential Love Connections, Part 3)
Love is not always a fairy tale. Sometimes it begins as such and then time and other priorities throw water on the flame. Love is depicted as flowers and romance most of the time, but many know love to be the hardest battle in their lives – and that is not always bad. Sometimes challenging marriages produce amazing people. For example, consider Abraham Lincoln. Abe and Mary Lincoln I am honestly not sure what was harder for Abraham Lincoln: the pain and anguish of the ongoing Civil War or his extremely difficult marriage to Mary Todd Lincoln. From what I have come to understand, she fit the … [Read more...]
Strong Presidential Partnerships (Presidential Love Connections, Part 2)
No matter how big you get, you still need love. No matter how strong you get, you still need love. No matter how powerful or arrogant you get, you still need love. No matter how much you believe you don’t need love, you still need love. In the glory days, when the world respects you, your friends revere you, and everyone wants a picture of you or the touch of your hand, love may seem insignificant. But let that respect fall away. Let your friends disappear one by one. Let your fans turn against you and then you can truly feel your deep human need for unconditional love. Presidents, and … [Read more...]
Celebrating President’s Day (Presidential Love Connections, Part 1)
For us Americans, happy President’s Day! This holiday was first created in 1885 in honor of George Washington and celebrated on February 22nd in honor of his birthday. In 1971, the holiday was moved to the third Monday of February, changed to “President’s Day,” and is now widely identified as a celebration of all US Presidents. Does studying your country’s leaders, both past and present, fascinate you? Eric is a futuristic thinker, so he prefers considering how the future will look. He would rather spend his time envisioning how he will shape the future than spending good time thinking … [Read more...]
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