I was thinking about how the electronic age has changed so much of our lives. I know personally, that my life is almost dependent upon my computer, email and cell phones. In college and in seminary, I remember not even having a computer. They were not yet for personal use…we used rocks, sticks, and smoke signals. A phone just plugged into the wall. Buttons on them were still relatively new…..but many still had the rotary ones.

Now of course we are connected instantaneously. We email, blog, and twit or tweet or twang….whatever it is. I am even starting to do this (yep, getting on the technology bandwagon (now I am sure techno-synthesized mobile digital delivery device) on Twitter at frtomtirman. We have come a long way from my old friend Fr. Bill Knapp (God rest his soul) who used to type out his sermons (completely) on an old manual typewriter (typewriter = primitive communication aid used by the pioneers). He also used the US Mail and an old-style phone. Old school, yes…..but very very vogue for his day!

Anyway, I need to get to bed….I have now blogged, but I still need to brush my teeth. I am going to use a toothbrush too. Call me a dinosaur…..but at least I get it all done!

Goodnight my friends and God Bless.

Tommy+