CELL PHONES They are everywhere, aren't they? How frightening it is to see people walking down the street and stepping off a curb without looking up from their phones. And then there are times that one wonders who they are talking to. Like this postman talking to the mailbox. I can only guess that he has a wire to his phone. Or maybe he really is talking to the mailbox. How can one tell?
TRAFFIC During my four hour drive to San Diego on Saturday I thought about how much heavier the traffic is these days. I expected the drive to be slow on Saturday, it was a glorious weekend and there were many events in SDiego including the Gay Pride parade which I understand is the biggest anywhere. But I don't think that has anything to do with drivers passing on the right on the shoulder, something that occurred more than once this trip. So, use caution, watch for illegal passing and, especially, motorcycles who seem to drive wherever they choose.
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5 comments:
Thank you Del for your sharing the latest observances of modern life! Sometimes I think if the sky turned green, and the clouds yellow many folks would never notice as they are on their phones or in their cars not observing their environment at all! What do you think would happen and who would notice if the birds no longer sang, the grass no longer grew, trees no long touched the sky, water no longer trickled in the creek? My world would be quite empty, but for many nowadays, I think would not notice at all. I am so very sorry for those folks -- missing so much of our beautiful world.
I totally agree with you on all points. My idea of vacation is big skies, beautiful scenery, a cozy book store and a quiet coffee shop. Traffic -- horrible here in the Northwest. I dread getting on I-5 anymore and will do anything to avoid it.
I have read of an urban person who plays "crazy or 'Bluetooth'?"...like your mailman there. An entertainment while at a sidewalk cafe.
Ditto Sherrie and Loretta! I feel sorry for those who peck at the phone in their palm and miss the real deal! I call it PPP syndrome ! Nature with all her beauty to refresh, restore and inspire does wonders for all people who pay attention!!
LOL - a decade or so ago, I was in line in Home Depot. Behind me was a man talking to himself (or so it appeared). I finally realized he had a phone in his pocket and a wire in his ear. He was an early adopter, but I thought he was an escapee from the loony bin.
As far as drivers - they are all nuts! I thought NJ was bad, but it's just more crowded than other states. No matter where you go, drivers are crazy and rude. And in Florida, they stop at green lights. Don't ask!
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