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We were talking about electronic gadgets and computer software here at the house the other day and I told Mr. Troutbend that we are pretty much clueless about the new technology. If we had some grandchildren they would keep us informed, but we don't, so we're not.

We get by, and are happy in our ignorance, but we know that although there are people more clueless than we are, they are all older than us, and they will die someday and then we WILL be the most clueless people in the world.

Our winter cyclamen is blooming outside by the front door. It dies back in the summer and then recovers in the winter. If we get some freezing weather we'll cover it with a box.

posted on Nov 16, 2010 6:05 PM ()

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We can get by without it. Adrienne likes to keep her grandma up to date.

comment by elderjane on Nov 17, 2010 10:32 AM ()

You're lucky to have her.

reply by troutbend on Nov 20, 2010 1:32 PM ()

Loved it.The cyclamen.Great.Not being clueless but cannot keep up with them as they are always coming out with something better and easy

comment by fredo on Nov 17, 2010 10:23 AM ()

There's always something new, and expensive.

reply by troutbend on Nov 20, 2010 1:36 PM ()

I am clueless and impatient and that is not a good combination when addressing a computer. I can't even operate the remote for the TV but my
four year old granddaugher is a pro.

comment by gapeach on Nov 16, 2010 7:45 PM ()

The neighbor here has grandchildren, I'm thinking they are our ace in the hole.

reply by troutbend on Nov 20, 2010 1:37 PM ()

I am clueless about technology too. I prefer the old school ways of actually writing letters by hand and talking to a person instead of a computer. My daughter was taught how to use a computer in kindergarten. It won't be long before she is ahead of me. You wouldn't believe the technology they have in the classrooms. It's unreal.
That plant is *gorgeous.* Wow. I want me some of that.

comment by walkwithgrace on Nov 16, 2010 7:20 PM ()

Those cyclamens are sold as house plants in a lot of the country. I think they might last for years if you let them rest for a few months. Ours here get water year round from drip irrigation, but during the 110 degree summer months is when they die back.

reply by troutbend on Nov 20, 2010 1:39 PM ()

Sharing tech struggle solidarity, sister.

Your cyclamen is a beauty!

comment by marta on Nov 16, 2010 6:42 PM ()

We are so lucky to have a beautiful dependable plant like that cyclamen. We're not known for gardening success.

reply by troutbend on Nov 20, 2010 1:39 PM ()

I totally relate. My friend, Nadine, taught me how to text and I had forgotten all of it by the time she left our driveway.

comment by tealstar on Nov 16, 2010 6:30 PM ()

Once in awhile it crosses our little pea brains that the world is passing us by, but usually we're blissful.

reply by troutbend on Nov 20, 2010 1:34 PM ()

That is too funny about being clueless... I find myself falling into that the older I get. EEK!

comment by kristilyn3 on Nov 16, 2010 6:08 PM ()

It was different when we had jobs, but now that we're retired, we are really out of the loop.

reply by troutbend on Nov 20, 2010 1:33 PM ()

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