Oh Technology.

I follow a couple news sources on Twitter because it is a fast and easy way to keep on top of the big (or little) stories of the day. 

There was a post a few minutes ago from the New York Times, as follows:   @nytimes Coalition Force Attacks Taliban Stronghold in Afghan South http://nyti.ms/9pTO2l

It's amazing that we get play by play of what is going on half a world away. Years ago we had to wait days or even as long as weeks to get word of what had happened (cue the Battle of New Orleans). 

I remember back in high school, after 9/11, coming home and turning on the television to watch the war. Why not just read the history book when you can see it in action?  All of this technology, and the way it impacts everyone's lives, for better or worse, is fascinating.We find out in real time that the former president was in the hospital with heart issues.  That a tragic fatality occured during practice prior to the opening of the Olympic Games.  And we know which commercials our friends loved or hated during the Super Bowl.  (I love that the Drew Brees Mardi Gras float in Bristol commercial is back!  Much funnier this time around.)


Another note on technology from the NYT: Wifi for high schoolers on the bus for long rides. 
Cell phones hadn't even really gained that much traction in that age group between 2000-2004, and now they all have computers?! Wow. I also wonder how theft rates will be affected on those buses and in the school system/local communities. 

Yes, Alanis, I do think.

Two ironies I noticed today.

1. A good chunk of my work clothes have been at the dry cleaners for a week and I was happy to get them back.  What should I be expected to wear on Tuesday? Jeans.
2. Why am I wearing jeans on Tuesday?  I am leaving my home in Worcester, to go to my office in Boston, to do a site visit in Worcester, to go back to the office in Boston before coming home to Worcester at the end of the day.

Sometimes the world is just a bit silly.  Here's to hoping for a warm, windless winter day in the Worcester hills!

On a side note, I love Peyton Manning.  I think I still might be going for the Saints on Sunday....who dat!