As a technology addict, I’ve equipped myself with every gadget possible so I can be in touch with the world. Now it’s coming at me so fast & furious….I find myself looking for technology to shut out the world. See below:
Seeking Deaf Headphones (by Linda Athis)
Something is wrong
when you search for headphones
to shut out the [...]
Archive for February, 2008
Too Much Technology
Posted in Poetry, Technology, tagged headphones, shut out the world, Technology, technology addiction on February 11, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The Sickness of American Celebrity Worship
Posted in celebrity, tagged Britney Spears, celebrity, celebrity worship, fame, famous, Paris Hilton, star on February 7, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Americans are obsessed with celebrities. Perhaps because they want to be one. Many of us desperately want our “15 minutes of fame.” Trust me…you don’t. I’ve been a celebrity, a small one….but the experience was weird and devastating enough that I walked away. No more big money, pretty clothes, and insincere friends.
Spotlight Gone(by Linda Athis)
My eyes prefer shade,
as others [...]
Husband Heart Attack
Posted in Poetry, Retirement, fired, layoff, tagged heart attack, overworked, retired on February 5, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
My husband had a supervisor who abused him so badly that he would come home at night so angry…I thought I’d lose him to a heart attack.
Now that’s over : ) Here’s why:
Corporate Museumby Linda Athis
The cleaner never knew,
when she pressed the shirts,
that this would be their last.
Entombed in plastic
they wait,in a closet
slammed shut for [...]
