Some technology

I have come to be quite connected to some of my technology and recently disconnected as well.

My TV finally died and after 10 weeks I put outside on the curb and it disappeared overnight. My PDA, a Handspring Visor, has finally died. Sadly because I had bibles, dictionaries and all manner of things installed on it! I'll probably want to ultimately replace it with something that does a similar job.

However my ipod nano is taking up some of the slack. I bought lanyard earbuds so I wear this necklace around my neck from which the ipod is suspended. This means I don't have to have ear buds on all the time nor coil them up and put them in my pocket. I also bought a Noma Pocket Power Charger R4 which is a battery pack and recharger. This allows me to listen on the move and on my travels recharge without a computer. This really worked well at Christmas when I was away and also when I went to the UK. It also recharges spare AA NiHM batteries for my camera, razor etc. In the tiny ipod I carry the ESV NewTestament, my to-do-list from my computer, my contacts book, my calendars, more music and video than I have time to listen to.

The problem whether you have the latest technology, or the most beautiful cello it is the ability of the person, both technically and artistically, who uses it that counts. In life and spirituality in the end technology is no substitute for relationships, serious relationship, whether with music and the instrument or with God.