Although we're living in times in which we're supposedly more "connected" than ever, the real question is whether or not were actually making any real connections. Let's face it, there's only so much conversation you can have via text message. Is it any wonder that we have so many family and societal problems these days when we’re spending so much time apart? Even when a family is together, they’re really not. Road trips often find everyone plugged into their own iPod, video game, or portable DVD player. And it’s not unusual for everybody to be watching television at once -- but each from a …
Archives for June 2010
Officially Endangered: Boredom
When is the last time you were bored? Truly bored? In this age of smart phones and instant messages, boredom has found its way onto the endangered species list. Being bored is not a realistic option in our culture. It doesn't just happen naturally -- not like when we were kids. We are constantly thinking and moving and communicating. ALL. OF. THE. TIME. Like it or not. Well, the other evening Jason, Lucy and I were bored. Yep! We gave ourselves the gift of boredom. Here's what went down... …