Rushing Headlong Into the 20th Century

   The other day we received a letter from our friends at AT&T that shook up our quiet world. The gist is as follows:

   "You have an old cell phone. Technology has expanded to such an extent that we can no longer accommodate that older era. To make it easier on you to adapt, we will give you a newer generation phone, for free. By December 2016, you will not be able to use that older phone. If you desire cell service, you will have to have the upgrade."

   So, what is a body to do?

   We went to the AT&T store and found out what they would do for us. Without going in to the whole scenario about models, plans, monthly fees (because this post is more about getting up to date), we got a new phone, a new plan and a new carrier.

   We actually got a newer model phone, and saved money on out monthly bill.

   Now we can get better coverage, we still get unlimited phone service with nationwide long distance, and we have the ability to text.

   Somewhere I read that we can even use something called Bluetooth, using the flip phone to connect with a device in our car so that we can be "hands free" when driving and calling. Amazing!

   What is the world coming to?

   Texting is a fantastic way to communicate with others, and I hear that there are devices out there that are called "Smart phones", that may allow us to connect with the Internet. That technology may be too much for us.

   We may have to wait till the 21st century to get into that.

   If we manage to live that long…

   And our thumbs don't get sore.

   But for right now, we are just reveling in being so "up to date".

   So, for any of you seniors out there who are still on the old land line, just text me at 912-399-1230, and I'll get back to you when I figure out all the buttons.