Stars sun and moon
Blackberry galaxy and iPhone
Dad is playing video games
Mother is listening to her new tunes
Grandma is in the nursing home
So kids are watching a cartoon
Gps tracking and drones
Instagram Facebook and iTunes
Technology took our relations away
Only friend we need is a cellphone
Yaz
2016 thefallingthoughts All Rights Reserved
art by Nicholle KOBI
black|burgundy 
We LET technology take over our lives. No one is forcing us to buy this stuff.
LikeLiked by 4 people
Agreed!
LikeLiked by 3 people
Exactly. But we’re convinced we NEED the latest to fit in or appear professional or-for many-bragging rights. Look at my new shiny thing that thinks for me!
LikeLiked by 2 people
Its crazy, you posted this. I was just talking to my sister about this yesterday. When were younger, something so simple as sitting around the dinner table and conversing and or playing games with family was a thing to do.
NOW…
I look around the dinner table and see everyone on their phones. It is silent, sometimes the sound of a video that went viral is blaring through the speakers. BUT that’s it. It’s terrible.
https://www.cookiecutterslayer.com
LikeLiked by 3 people
It really is the terrible reality for many!
My family has a rule when we go out to eat: whoever picks up their phone to text or “check in” has to foot the bill. It’s proven pretty effective to deter that behavior 🙂 If nowhere else, we should be conversing at the dang dinner table!
LikeLiked by 2 people
yessssssssssssss technology has taken over, its a bit sad. The lack of verbal communication has taken its toll on us, especially younger kids, they just cant do without it. but on another note twin, you know i approve of that photo you used. sooooooooooooo cute
LikeLiked by 2 people
Yes! First it was texting instead of calling …and now it’s liking a photo on social media instead of texting!? What’s next?
LikeLiked by 1 person
Very accurate and sad. Sometimes, I go out to dinner and peak at the booth next to me…countless times I have seen a couple using their cell phones at the table and not talking to each other. Sad thing is: they are probably on Facebook telling everyone else that they are together eating dinner.
Technology is good but we do not know how to use it. Instead of becoming closer with it, it widens the rifts between people.
LikeLiked by 3 people
I laughed because, yes! Those couples or groups ARE probably “checking in” on some app while they could be engaging with the humans sitting across from them.
I agree that technology and social media could be used for some great, positive movement. But as you said, it’s doing more harm than good.
LikeLiked by 3 people
“checking in” to announce to the world that they are doing something they are not (engaging)…the irony.
LikeLiked by 1 person
The irony!!
LikeLiked by 1 person
OMG! I had to laugh out loud Darryl, that date scenario is far too common ^_^ …Awesome share Kelley, and I couldn’t agree more with all of these discussions. We truly need to tune out the WiFi waves for a bit and tune into each other’s vibes!
♥ Biwa
LikeLiked by 3 people
You got it, Egypt. Thanks so much for tuning in 😉
LikeLiked by 1 person
💕
LikeLike
Sad but true.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I can’t count how many relationships with friends and others that have ended for me through text MIScommunication. It actually just happened to me a few minutes ago…
Someone texted me a question. But before I could answer, he followed up with a statement in a brand new text. I ended up responding to the statement first – and the conversation progressed in that direction. A few minutes later, he accused me of changing the topic and of avoidance all because I never answered the initial question. I sat there dumbfounded because I was honestly just going with the flow (or so I thought). Next thing you know…I’m apologizing for the misunderstanding (which he eagerly accepted without apologizing for the name-calling). Now I’m feeling resentful and turned off…all because of a text lol. This NEVER would have happened over the phone!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Men are… special! I really really like phone calls. Some conversations should only be had face to face. Some conversations can be had over the phone. But certain topics are off limits via text for this reason! They are too dangerous to be misunderstood, if that makes sense.
LikeLiked by 2 people
Absolutely – makes total sense! I wish texting had a word limit. That would solve all of our problems lol
LikeLiked by 1 person
lol yes! or key words and phrases that just shut down the whole conversation
LikeLike
I have ended certain text convos with a “call me if you really want to talk about this.”
LikeLiked by 1 person
Unfortunately, by the time I think to suggest this, I’m always too far gone lmao.
LikeLike
pretty cool piece but I was left with the thought…I need you too! thanks for sharing
LikeLiked by 1 person
Einstein said “When the technology enter so deep into our life we will have a generation of complete morons”. It seems that now is that time. Great post
LikeLiked by 1 person
It sadly appears so, Ben. Thanks for tuning in.
LikeLiked by 1 person