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Someone pointed out to me a few days ago that mine is the last generation who were able to lose touch and reconnect after long periods of time. In the days of
by chasil 9mo ago
Someone pointed out to me a few days ago that mine is the last generation who were able to lose touch and reconnect after long periods of time.
In the days of rotary & pay telephones the loss of communication was possible.
That is no longer the case.
- ramesh31 9mo agoWe will carry the memory of the old ways into the 22nd century, just as our grandparents did with their 19th century inclinations. I, for one, look forward to writing out a complete essay in cursive with a pencil as the grandkids stare in awe.
- rbanffy 9mo ago> I, for one, look forward to writing out a complete essay in cursive with a pencil My tendinitis complained as I read this. It told me not to dare trying that.
- why_at 9mo agoI don't really follow. I've lost touch and reconnected with people since the invention of cell phones, the internet, and social media. Sometimes you just don't talk to someone for years even if you know how to reach them. I guess it's easier to find people now, especially if they have an online presence, but I think the experience of losing touch is still pretty much the same.