tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7748971557355406797.post8175420719256179252..comments2023-07-13T03:31:31.667-05:00Comments on Lisa Notes: “The Next Story”—Book review on living in a digital worldLisa notes...http://www.blogger.com/profile/07103364395238899215noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7748971557355406797.post-37021499184038742932011-08-10T11:26:47.039-05:002011-08-10T11:26:47.039-05:00I could write a book....I'm glad someone else ...I could write a book....I'm glad someone else has already done it although I could sure use the money....<br />I guess the thing I like the most is paying my bills online....it used to take up an hour or two of time twice a month to sit down and write out checks, fill out envelopes, etc. Now, I just tell my bank with a few clicks to send the money on a certain date...they even send me emails to let me know its done.<br />I like that I can get the important stuff from my family without having to spend any time on the phone...even without texting and email, I'd rather just leave a message with the information than chat.<br />Sometimes I'm jealous of the time Honey Bear spends on the computer even when he is sitting beside me but I imagine he used to feel the same way when I read a book....which is what he's doing, just online.<br />I think we just have to monitor ourselves and not let it keep us from interacting with our loved ones on a personal basis. As in the video when they're eating or saying goodbye.<br />Mama BearLove Bears All Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04091529156071883508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7748971557355406797.post-9518414297662346162011-08-09T21:42:34.791-05:002011-08-09T21:42:34.791-05:00I find that not only do I get behind on books on m...I find that not only do I get behind on books on my shelf and books on my Kindle, but now I also get behind on books on mp3s. But I’m glad I bumped up “The Next Story” and listened to it. I think you’d really like it too. <br /><br />I’m also trying to listen to “Hannah Coulter” and “The Millenials”. I haven’t gotten hooked into the novel yet, but I’m enjoying the non-fiction one, but that’s no surprise from me. :-) (Although I did finally read and basically enjoyed my first “Harry Potter” book last week…but another one? Probably not.)Lisa notes...https://www.blogger.com/profile/07103364395238899215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7748971557355406797.post-12992192000188357902011-08-09T21:11:05.445-05:002011-08-09T21:11:05.445-05:00I love this review. I have an audiobook copy of Th...I love this review. I have an audiobook copy of <i>The Next Story</i>, but haven't got around to listening to it yet (audio is definitely not my native turf!) I'd almost forgotten that I had it, so thanks for the reminder--I'll have to load that to my mp3 player and get on it soon!bekahcubedhttp://bekahcubed.menterz.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7748971557355406797.post-43240023040461259672011-08-09T19:21:51.138-05:002011-08-09T19:21:51.138-05:00Floyd,
LOL—God’s voice sometimes sounds an awful l...Floyd,<br />LOL—God’s voice sometimes sounds an awful lot like my spouse’s voice too. I’m trying to get faster at writing my posts, or else I will need to make a commitment like you. I don’t want to spend an unbalanced amount of time online. <br /><br />However, I also find great encouragement through this virtual network of believers. It’s been quite amazing to make and nurture spiritual relationships.Lisa notes...https://www.blogger.com/profile/07103364395238899215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7748971557355406797.post-28075629944900687602011-08-09T18:39:10.831-05:002011-08-09T18:39:10.831-05:00It is amazing how it does monopolize our time. I ...It is amazing how it does monopolize our time. I stand (or sit here) guilty of spending too much time "connected" with the world. <br /><br />I'm sure I need the book.<br /><br />Bless you!<br />BethBeth in NChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17492590083823556624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7748971557355406797.post-19790660049598921632011-08-09T16:36:27.873-05:002011-08-09T16:36:27.873-05:00Interesting that this was the subject today. I dec...Interesting that this was the subject today. I decided a couple of weeks ago that I was only going to write two blogs a week this next year and repost one a week. God definitely put on my heart, (although it did sound a lot like my wife's voice), to spend less time on it. <br /><br />I have to say what a blessing it has been to hook up and be encouraged by fellow believers around the country. It is a daily lift, but like you pointed out so well, anything done without moderation is not honoring to God or our family. <br /><br />Nice job, very needed I believe.floydhttp://theregoi.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7748971557355406797.post-88512955093441163092011-08-09T13:52:02.283-05:002011-08-09T13:52:02.283-05:00Faith,
I don’t think you’d be disappointed with re...Faith,<br />I don’t think you’d be disappointed with reading this book, or by getting your daughter to read it. It gives you a lot to think about. <br /><br />I love having my cell phone too, probably more for texting than for talking, especially since my daughter started driving. I can’t imagine how my mother let us kids go out in “the world,” never knowing until we got back home if we got to where we were supposed to be in between. ha. It’s definitely been a device that puts my mind at ease as a parent!Lisa notes...https://www.blogger.com/profile/07103364395238899215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7748971557355406797.post-51062145870051156082011-08-09T08:22:18.290-05:002011-08-09T08:22:18.290-05:00I'll have to check that book out! Living bala...I'll have to check that book out! Living balanced never happens unintentionally... ;-)Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04092243969516589607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7748971557355406797.post-24795792019181657552011-08-09T07:39:27.166-05:002011-08-09T07:39:27.166-05:00wow....i think my husband and I need to read this ...wow....i think my husband and I need to read this book..and then my 18 yr old! looks awesome. the piece of tech that is most helpful to me is my cell phone. i've had one since 1998 when i was pregnant with my 2nd/last daughter...my husband was doing a great bit of traveling and i had a 5 year old so it really came in handy. I've had one ever since, as do the girls and my hubby. It helps me feel that with their after school activities i have comfort in knowing where they are and they can text me when they are ready to be picked up, etc. the thing that hinders me? FB...SUCH a time waster once i am on....i'm learning to just stay connected with far away friends once a week rather than hourly...lol..but really, it has been fun getting back in touch with old Roberts Wesleyan classmates, high school buds, and people in former work settings or relatives yet it really is a time waster and doesn't nurture CLOSE human contact!<br />thanks for sharing this..I am gonna look for that book....would make a great xmas gift!Faithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06608258814596465122noreply@blogger.com