By Frank Risper
I had a conversation not too long ago with an acquaintance about computers and the internet. She told me that she didn’t own a computer. Our conversation made me think about how many people didn’t have a computer or the internet. In this day and age, both seem to be invaluable to everyday living. More people work from their homes for a living. They sometimes have two internet accounts because of the demand from work and home.
They have two just in case one isn’t available for some reason. Any one who uses the computer for their livelihood knows that internet interruptions can disrupt business workflow. Depending on what type of industry you are in, not having access can cost a company thousands of dollars.
Then for others, it does not matter at all when the internet goes down, like for the young lady that I spoke about earlier in this article. I personally fall about in the middle of the subject.
I’m one of those old school cats who rebelled against the answering machine. I didn’t like idea of calling someone finding them not at home, then having a recording telling me to leave a message. I’m better now, but it wasn’t easy. I had to change. I’ll leave a message now. I like my life simple. I wasn’t quick to jump on the computer-internet bandwagon years ago either.
Just about everyone in my family has more computer savvy than me and that has been ok with me. My 16-year-old son can talk circles around me about the subject, to the point that I get dizzy.
But when my 6-year-old son started to challenge me about my knowledge, or lack of knowledge about the Internet and computers, it was a bit much to take. Every day he asks me to get on the computer. When I say every day, I mean he spends more time on the computer than any of my other children. Usually, I say yes, but when I say no he pleads his case. If the pleading doesn’t work, he then begins to beg. He loves playing video games.
When the answer is continually no he asks, “Well, what do I have to do to get on the computer?”
As I was typing this article, he was standing beside me trying to con his way on to the computer! He was using the adjective "LOVE" when speaking about the blank,blank computer. Can you feel me? Last Christmas, he dismissed the toys that we purchased for him just to get at the computer. What about the brand new basketball hoop that I just purchased for his birthday? Can’t the new hoop get any love?! Well I understand now, the computer is a big deal. If you are one of the stubborn one’s like I was, you might want to give the computer a try, or a second look. It’s not going away. As I have found out, it can be a great help to you and can be fun and educational.
Remember to keep the faith, trust in God only, seek after a pure heart. God will be pleased.
