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Miscellany by Karen Fattorosi
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Location: Blogs Webster University Business Experts |
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| Posted by: Webster University |
5/21/2007 |
I have spent the last few days unraveling cords, moving computer parts and pieces, repositioning gadgets, attempting to reorganize my life as I, for the umpteenth time, attempt to apply basic organizational principles and feng shui concepts to my working space (which are sometimes in conflict with each other) as I, yet again, work to accommodate another piece of technology into my increasingly complex yet basic electrical and ethernet support system. (breathe) (breathe again)
Will someone please remind me how we were sold on the whole personal computer idea? I recall Apple introduced its first personal computer with considerable hoopla about all the functions a personal computer is capable. It was generally acknowledged that most of these early computers ended up in closets because they were complicated, didn't really do much, and introduced with loads of skepticism. They were sort of a modern day “gadget” that suffered the same fate as the 8-track player and Atari system. Only those were enjoyed before they were relegated to the back shelf or floor under the suits next to the computer.
Before long we were treated to a series of commercials featuring a waifish large-eyed girl in a black cape who asked quizzically, “The information highway. Are you ready?” Somehow this “highway” promised to connect us to the world and everything in it. That indeed is what happened. We are connected. I recall I was under the impression this computer was promised to speed life along, simplify, reduce paper consumption–what! Yes, reduce paper consumption. I use more paper now than I ever have.
My office is randomly organized. I know where things are but no one else would be able to find anything. But after all, that is why it is called “my” office. So every now and then, I tackle those not so random stacks. But usually not until creatures big and little (grandchildren, cats, poltergeists maybe) do their magic and spread them around a little. Especially the piles on the floor. So today, I did it again. Some papers made the trip to the trash without a detour. The remaining papers, on a longer route, have been deposited into labeled spaces where they will linger until another time. So I am musing. . . I think I will settle into a comfortable chair with a good book and embrace another ether realm. |
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Re: Miscellany by Karen Fattorosi |
By Nicki Nance on
5/21/2007 |
| I've come to enjoy the wad of spaghetti behind someone else's desk. My notebook is wireless. That means it onky has seven or eight thinkgs dangling from it at any one time. The pocket pc phone is a lot more convenient, but I now have a problem with driving under the influence of technology. This rings, that vibrates. It sings, takes photos, needs recharged several times an hour, but it's cordless. Then again, so was my Smith Corona. |
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