Computers, or rather, the lack thereof

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>>>>> "Andy" == Andy Engle <engleae@nextwork.rose-hulman.edu> writes:

    Andy> To further add to the discussion about computing, I will
    Andy> mention that I am not as "into it" as I once was. For a
    Andy> while there I was very gung-ho about technology, but anymore
    Andy> I just... well, to put it bluntly, I just don't care.
[ ... ]
    Andy> So what's my point?! My point is that if you
    Andy> fit the descriptions of Tyler's "Top 10 Signs You Are Too
    Andy> Attached to Your Computer", or any other such list, you
    Andy> should shut it down and find an appreciation for some sort
    Andy> of art or recreation that will use the time your computer
    Andy> used to take from you.  It is a beautiful world! You should
    Andy> push away from the desktop, forget Microsoft ever existed
    Andy> and go outside for a breath of fresh air! I have done this
    Andy> and it has been a very rewarding experience!

I will agree with you on the Microsoft comment: I did way back in
1989!  On the other comments?  I earn my living as a cvomputer
consultant.  I am independent, and have been for over 10 years.  It
will be hard for me to give up my major source of income.

On the other hand, I play baritone sax, Hammond organ (is there any
other kind in our churches? ;-), synth, and piano.  I run the website
that hosts the Higher-Fire archives (that's not work, its a public
service).  I am a minister and hope to start a home missions church in
a few years.  I am also working on changing over my major source of
income to something that will free more time for my ministry, and give
me more freedom to relocate or travel as my ministry demands it.  

But I am not about to just go cold turkey with these computer things!
It currently pays my bills.

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