February 2010

Where do I get it from?

Posted on February 15, 2010 at 12:10 pm in

What is it about growing up that defines the kinds of people we become?  How do we chose from the myriad of characteristics and values of our ancestors, which will become part of our makeup? There are many characteristics of my parents that I see in myself. Just as there are characteristics of me that I see in my son. Then there are a number of characteristics of my parents that I chose not to adopt. What influenced me to make those choices, if they were choices at all?
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Technology – a love – hate relationship

Posted on February 6, 2010 at 4:25 pm in

What is it about technology that gives the perception of using it such a varied point of view? I look at technology as tools to use to make our life simpler and more efficient whereas others look at technology as just a plaything or a geek thing. Take writing for example, when I’m writing on the computer to compose a story or other piece of writing, each person in my family looks at what I’m doing from a different perspective. I look at it as I’m doing writing. The rest of my family look at it as I’m using technology and that is where the discussion regarding my activities focuses.

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