Sporadic postings have prompted me to re-evaluate.
Could this be true? What are your thoughts--I'd love to know.
In the mean time, I think I want to read a few books. Back in a bit,
please don't forget me!
3 months ago
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I don't know. I think I was just as distracted before the internet. Car alarms used to keep me from grading papers, now it's email. I don't see much difference.
ReplyDeleteThere is always a struggle when something new moves into our life.
ReplyDeleteSome embrace the progressive changes, others are in the middle - back & forth on the new ideas, then there are the conservatives who want to hold on to the good old days.
Don't lose your way back, Restless Dez!
I think you better give these two a pop quiz -- I have my doubts whether they actually read the whole article.
ReplyDeleteLike Margaret, I've always been easily distracted. But never was distraction made so seductive and constant. Not that I haven't gained more than I've lost, but I wonder at that tipping point.
We read it all (yes, ads also) KB. So, my only explanation then is it could be true: yes!, the internet is rotting our brains!
ReplyDeleteThat, along with the cellphones!
I had a hard time getting through that article. There were a lot of ads on the right side of the screen, including one with a woman whose mouth kept moving (I had the sound off) and a pop-up that came up while I was reading. I didn't retain much.
ReplyDeleteWhut?
Des, we'll talk Friday. A break is a good thing. You're not the only one thinking about it.
Very funny, Petrea! Either that, or it's time to invest in adware!
ReplyDeleteI think that's quite enough refreshment.
ReplyDeleteDear, dear AH--izzat right?
ReplyDeletePerhaps--