I broke down and have a cell phone again. Aaargh!

20,000 apps for my cell phone!

Now I have to admit that cell phones have a purpose, when you are lost, when others are worried about you etc.

But nothing beats the personal touch!  I will trade 100 texts or email for an hour with a friend in a coffee shop, medium roast coffee scent in the air and a sticky cinnamon bun; or maybe a poppy seed muffin.

Besides the sticky bun, you can see the person’s face, the nuances in their voice, and (ta da) give them a hug and show them the visit was meaningful.  Electronic visits are easy to be misunderstood, and teflon clean. Each person probably typing or untyping what they are nervous to share.

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Keep the electronics devices sure but for me they will never replace the face-to-face meetings and hugs shared with family, friends and others whom make life so real, and special.