Technology keeps getting cooler and cooler. At the "world's largest technology trade show" yesterday, industry unveiled its newest toys. Giant televisions as slim as a matchbox, televisions that will turn every broadcast into 3D, televisions that encompass the internet. One company has added yellow to the RGB system so that the number of displayed colors will be trillions rather than millions. I'm still watching an old 4:3 television that is not HD. I can't get half the stations my cable service provides. "Still watching" may be the wrong phrasing. I hardly watch it at all. Yup, the technology got me excited for a moment. Watching a sporting event in 3D hypercolor could be fun for a few minutes. I think it might be more fun than watching it in 2D anyway. But I am still watching a lot of black and white. TCM is my Valium and my Xanax. The idea of buying the new technology, then turning it on and being offered shows like "Everybody Likes Somebody," or "Three and a Half Men," or "Oprah" seems especially frustrating. Still, I think I'd like to watch the stars walk down the red carpet on Sunday night with all the new bells and whistles. With the sound turned down, of course.
ok...I will quit it...but before I do just wanted you to know I love the series of 'things' you've been posting. Best, -R
ReplyDeleteBeen too long away. Must slow down and savour your words and images. I have a lot of interesting reading ahead and thank you for directing me to Jane Fulton Alt. Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteR, I don't really want you to quit. I look forward to it. And thanks for the encouraging comments.
ReplyDeleteT, Well, I'm flattered when someone comes to my site. I hope that there is something of interest for you. And yes, the Fulton site is a treat.