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DIGITAL DISTRESS well-being and writing
habits as is my new-
ly-acquired iPad, which
Recently I suggested to a distant is easy to transport.
friend that she use text messages via However, there is Priscilla Oehl
her iPhone instead of long-distance one new acquisition PREGG@aol.com
phoning which tends to be inconve- that falls into the category of “fickle
nient and often unduly lengthy. My friends.” My Amazon ALEXA can ei-
suggestion unleashed a torrent of an- ther be a delight or a demon, depend-
ger, rage and vindictive language. ing on where we happen to take her.
She related how she HATED anything Designed to play music on request,
smacking of technology. Her response state the current weather or provide the
seemed so uncalled for and over-the- correct time, among other talents, she
top until I realized she was likely re- does travel easily from house to house
acting in fear and revulsion of a new during the year but not without adjust-
way of doing things of which she had ment difficulties. Getting her settled in
no knowledge. each new location requires infinite pa-
I used to feel that way years ago tience. To “sign her in” using obscure
when my husband presented me with instructions on her APP is a struggle.
an iPhone as a gift to replace my anti- Remembering the correct password
quated clamshell cell phone. to use (at my age all passwords are a
Bursting into tears, I remember say- struggle) is part of the problem and
ing, “I don’t want one” when in reality it is never easy the first time we re-
I was afraid and overwhelmed at the quest her to play a favorite song. She
thought of having to learn how to use seems to have a mind of her own and
it. When my young grandson learned doesn’t hesitate to let us know when
about my gift he was thrilled for me, a she doesn’t feel “connected.” HOMEOWNERS-HO3 • CONDOS-HO6 • RENTERS-HO4
bit envious and totally mystified by my Every once in a while, seemingly out
negative reaction. of the blue, she interrupts our conver- FLOOD • AUTOMOBILE • MOTORCYCLE
Today, after many hours with a very sation with a statement that seems to
patient husband mastering the intrica- indicate she has been eavesdropping. LIFE • UMBRELLA • MEDICARE SUPPLEMENTS
cies of its functioning, my phone has Recent allegations in the media have
of course become my very best friend us wondering if somehow we are being ANNUITIES
and we are almost inseparable. It holds spied on like her tech “cousins,” Goo-
many of the secrets of my life and is a gle and Facebook.
trusted constant companion. Paranoia, perhaps. At present how- CUSTOMER SERVICE THAT
Over the years I have acquired other ever, all is well and as I write this she
high-tech gadgets which have indeed is regaling me with old favorites like
enhanced my digital life experience. Frank Sinatra and Benny Goodman. A YOU’LL LOVE...
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