Communication

It seems that times have changed.

Around 30 years ago, I used the telephone all the time. I made a great living using the phone. From what I can remember calling friends and family was not an inconvenience for either party. In addition, I even made the an effort to send cards and letters. (Mind you, my address changed so often I understand why someone couldn't write back.)

Now, I hesitate to call anyone, finding myself interrupting one kind of activity or another. Experience shows that everyone is much busier now. The comments now are; we are playing cards, getting dinner ready, eating dinner, guests are arriving, we are just leaving for, etc. In short, I feel like I picked the wrong time to call, again. So much for asking how things are going or what is happening in their life?

Not that I like answer machines but, I'm sometimes relieved that I can let someone know I tried to call to see how they are doing without expecting a response, knowing they are probably busy.

Email became the next best method of communication. Send your note or thoughts and it can be read at the recipients convenience. Many got on that band-wagon and it is now just a way to send "stuff". Found that can be an nuisance too.

So far, my best way to communicate is this blog. No contact, just write my thoughts and experiences and should someone be interested they will check in at their convenience. Down side, they have to have internet access and know the website address. Now, I'm back to the phone or email.

Answering the phone is not something I do often. Good part, most of the calls are for Kirk anyway. Better part, they are from friends and family that actually let us know how they are doing.

Thanks for the calls and emails. We love hearing from you.