Comments on: Plugged living vs Unplugged living

By: Christiaan

Christiaan — Tue, 26 May 2009 11:01:56 +0000

I think I’ll have a go at that when I start uni again next year. Let’s see if the folks there can appreciate an article now and then. Maybe even write for the local university paper.

By: Vaal

Vaal — Tue, 26 May 2009 10:51:26 +0000

You could indeed also type them out, print a few and place them strategically on several tables in your local pub

Excactly! And I think it wouldn’t be stealing. It’s more like spreading the word than, wouldn’t it?
You can always save a copy or the original for yourself.
Maybe you can even put a blocnote or something next to it for comments, like a guestbook.

By: Christiaan

Christiaan — Tue, 26 May 2009 10:26:59 +0000

I’ll be sure to look that blog up and write in it as well :)

The only problem would be, how do you prevent people from stealing it? That is, if you want to keep your “posts” for future reference. You could indeed also type them out, print a few and place them strategically on several tables in your local pub.

An interesting idea I must say.

ps. Goh, jij ook hier? Gezellig!

By: Vaal

Vaal — Tue, 26 May 2009 06:37:05 +0000

Wow, your blogentry just gave me a great idea.
A blog is mostly about reading what’s on other people’s mind, right?
So how about unplugging your blog?
What, how can you unplug a blog?
Well, it’s actually quite simple. Just find a place where lots of people come every day, and hopefully lost of different people. And every day or so, just leave your hand-written blog there. You know, write it with a pen or pencil. On paper. Put it there on the wall, in a mailbox or whatever, so that people who are interested can read it.
And hey, you might even get some fans who want to meet you in person (expanding your real-life social network) or people who are gonna be there, waiting for you new post.
In fact, you might make some new friends. I think this is worth trying. I thing I’ll try.

By: Sheila Atwood

Sheila Atwood — Mon, 04 May 2009 20:23:27 +0000

I have made changes similar to Stephens.
I have returned home to work after 5 years of traveling to the city..travel time of 2 hours a day for 6 days a week. One thing I did learn from that is, my time is so valuable. The travel time was also a time just for me, to listen to music or study tapes.

I live in a beautiful place that affords me the leisure time. I love to garden and go fishing. I am fortunate.

I love the internet. It allows me to stay connected to the outside world in a way that is fun. I can stay home and work from my computer…but that takes time to get things moving. So I have given up TV – I don’t watch any news.

When we get away – we do just that, no cell phones, no computer. It recharges my own battery.

Sheila

By: kirkeberg

kirkeberg — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 05:07:07 +0000

Not sure about unplugging, but how about a little plugged in addiction — I went to dinner at some friend’s house tonight and forgot my cell phone. I kept tapping my shirt pocket and felt a little naked without it. A little dependency, maybe?

By: Sharon Hurley Hall

Sharon Hurley Hall — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 23:12:55 +0000

Although I’m hooked on my electronics, I remember a time when going on holiday meant leaving everything behind. Now I take it all with me – I’m not sure it’s an improvement.

By: Cambridge Real Estate

Cambridge Real Estate — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 03:29:51 +0000

Found my way here from the 31 day challenge. This is something I struggle with all the time. I’m actually horrified when I see how many people are walking around yakking on the phone – totally ignoring and missing everything and everyone around them. I also feel bad for kids whose parents are focused on the phone as they walk around – it’s hard enough at home when your parent is on the phone – now they’re on the phone all the time everywhere.

I’m hooked on TV and stuck with technology because of work. My plan is to give it all up someday when I retire. I look forward to it. Life will be simultaneously more serene and more productive. Hooray!

By: peacefulwmn9

peacefulwmn9 — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 01:06:18 +0000

What a great subject–I found you in Darren Rowse’s forum–especially for these times.

How plugged in am I? More than I should be, but I’ve been finding the balance that works for me. Almost no TV, but that is the norm for me. Perish the thought of no computer, but I am reading books and doing artwork more again, and I gave up my cell phone (gasp!) to save money. I miss that thing, but less than I did at first. I’ll get another eventually.

By: amy

amy — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 19:23:25 +0000

I think in moderation and really seasonally too is a good way to look at it. If you are so plugged in you aren’t in touch with the physical world around you then that’s bad. There are so many good things about technology and also not so great. My older neighbor and I were talking about this the other day too with cell phones and computers. How many people could go on vacation with no phone or tv or computer for a week in the woods? I liked this post. :)