What a delicious read on a summer Sunday morning - caught me at a time that I am giving a lot of thought to how I want to live and fill my days with. On the one hand, the ominous threat of irrelevance as AI effortlessly performs what took us days and weeks, and on the other hand, the realization that our future needs human love, empathy, touch, play, laughter, friendship, kindness, art, beauty and care more than ever- something no machine can replace. It is more of the latter I want to use my time for.
So apropos Lynne. I’m in the midst of several changes in my life that include residence and other technological advances. The very sentimental side of me sees these changes and occasionally longs for the former version. Some things are better today, GPS for example vs mapping out a long trip using a Hagstrom map purchased at my local gas station or 7-Eleven. Yet there was a certain simplicity to that manual approach that made it easy. So many methods of the past made sense IE calling customer service and getting a live person vs our new world of receiving prompts that send you to the abyss.
I truly remember those checkered cabs. They were appropriate for many trips. Managing life’s changes is the key. Wonderful piece of writing here Lynne. Again you provide insights that help us adjust and make us think.
Recently, I read "Fifth Avenue Glamour Girl" and decided to look you up. I found your blog a few months ago. I was your secretary at Estee Lauder back in the early 80's. You were married to Marshall at that time. It sounds like you are retired, remarried and happy. I have fond memories of the years working for you, Bob Barnes etc.. until I was transferred to California. Those really were the good ol' days. I enjoy reading your posts and learning about you, your stories, your memories and even your regrets. Adriane
Typically beautiful mindfulness and long-range perspective. I especially like "I promise myself that I will not just buzz through my moments, but that I will run my fingers across their grain and memorize their feel." Thank you, again.
Blessed to be your friend and to have you for a reader!!
What a delicious read on a summer Sunday morning - caught me at a time that I am giving a lot of thought to how I want to live and fill my days with. On the one hand, the ominous threat of irrelevance as AI effortlessly performs what took us days and weeks, and on the other hand, the realization that our future needs human love, empathy, touch, play, laughter, friendship, kindness, art, beauty and care more than ever- something no machine can replace. It is more of the latter I want to use my time for.
And here is a bonus link to gorgeous poems that expand on this theme! https://theamericanscholar.org/why-go-on/
With love from France!
So apropos Lynne. I’m in the midst of several changes in my life that include residence and other technological advances. The very sentimental side of me sees these changes and occasionally longs for the former version. Some things are better today, GPS for example vs mapping out a long trip using a Hagstrom map purchased at my local gas station or 7-Eleven. Yet there was a certain simplicity to that manual approach that made it easy. So many methods of the past made sense IE calling customer service and getting a live person vs our new world of receiving prompts that send you to the abyss.
I truly remember those checkered cabs. They were appropriate for many trips. Managing life’s changes is the key. Wonderful piece of writing here Lynne. Again you provide insights that help us adjust and make us think.
Recently, I read "Fifth Avenue Glamour Girl" and decided to look you up. I found your blog a few months ago. I was your secretary at Estee Lauder back in the early 80's. You were married to Marshall at that time. It sounds like you are retired, remarried and happy. I have fond memories of the years working for you, Bob Barnes etc.. until I was transferred to California. Those really were the good ol' days. I enjoy reading your posts and learning about you, your stories, your memories and even your regrets. Adriane
Love the sentiment and the reference to our dear Carol. I have a little surprise for you will text you!
Another flawless and heartwarming writing. Blessed to be on your reading list.
Beautiful, Lynne. We all need to be a bit more mindful and "be in the moment"
Typically beautiful mindfulness and long-range perspective. I especially like "I promise myself that I will not just buzz through my moments, but that I will run my fingers across their grain and memorize their feel." Thank you, again.