I’ve been harping to my 17 year old about the dangers of phones. We still have a land line and no cell phones . She noticed the changes her friends underwent once they got their cell phones and was very reticent about getting one. But, I’m still her mother and, as a 17 year old, she was very skeptical about what I was telling her.
About a week ago, a friend of mine recommended “Pseudology – the Art of Lying” to her. It shook her to the core. This morning, she insisted we go to the Antique Mall where she bought a 1960s Underwood typewriter.
Does anyone know where you can still get typewriter ribbons?
Keep up the good work Elisabeth. I have a 3 year old and a 1 year old. Shockingly, many 3 year olds have iPads and are already addicted to them. We do not have one for our children and don’t plan on it. We did let them occasionally watch YouTube videos that we thought were educational like Mrs Rachel, but after researching it further, we realized even these shows use tactics similar to casinos that create dopamine responses that result in addictions. So we’re mostly no screen time with our children. However, I do think about how we will navigate the future…the schools do most of their work on iPads. Kids do not own text books anymore. We’ve discussed home schooling and I like the idea in concept. But I find myself getting worried that our kids are going to be isolated from their peers. We already feel somewhat isolated. Our family and friends are approaching parenting differently. For example, we’re having trouble potty training our boy. When we asked my wife’s sister how she potty-trained hers, she said she threatened to take away his iPad if he didn’t learn. So we asked my cousin and she said that she couldn’t help us because her son learned potty training at daycare. We don’t know many local parents who haven’t vaccinated their children. We know we are on the right path and will continue on it but it sometimes feels like we’re on an island by ourselves and while there are many others out there like us, they’re on different islands in other communities. I have to keep trusting God that keeping my kids from the reach of tech is best for them and the benefits will vastly outweigh the negatives.
Elisabeth,
Your daughter sounds fabulous!
There are a huge amount of teens and young adults rebelling against technology out here in Los Angeles. “Retro” stores selling old phones, CD’s, Cassette tapes and older model gaming systems are always packed and accepting cash payments.
In fact, our 18 yr old is rebuilding a 2004 chevy pickup and calling it “The Analog Control Center”. ; )
Gee Catherine and Josh, what a conversation and learned so much. Am just blown away with how contrived our existence is to the point that even much of music has been manufactured. I so admire both of you and am so pleased to be a member of Solari.
Catherine, are their Solari members in Australia as I would very much like to make contact, if that’s possible.
Hello Rob
I am in NSW Australia, a new subscriber but have not yet joined Soleri Connect. Sitting in winter sunshine with my puppy I have just listened to this brilliant discussion with so much deep respect for all Catherine does with her generous heart and prodigious mind.
I’m especially drawn to Catherine and her work through my Dutch birth and ancestry. My beloved aunt lived in Friesland and my journeys back to her and her land- and seascapes were always enchanting.
I’ll go to Soleri Connect to register
Have you joined and checked out Solari Connect? If there is not yet an Australian groups, there needs to be one. We have a fair amount of subscribers in Australia.
I’ve been harping to my 17 year old about the dangers of phones. We still have a land line and no cell phones . She noticed the changes her friends underwent once they got their cell phones and was very reticent about getting one. But, I’m still her mother and, as a 17 year old, she was very skeptical about what I was telling her.
About a week ago, a friend of mine recommended “Pseudology – the Art of Lying” to her. It shook her to the core. This morning, she insisted we go to the Antique Mall where she bought a 1960s Underwood typewriter.
Does anyone know where you can still get typewriter ribbons?
Keep up the good work Elisabeth. I have a 3 year old and a 1 year old. Shockingly, many 3 year olds have iPads and are already addicted to them. We do not have one for our children and don’t plan on it. We did let them occasionally watch YouTube videos that we thought were educational like Mrs Rachel, but after researching it further, we realized even these shows use tactics similar to casinos that create dopamine responses that result in addictions. So we’re mostly no screen time with our children. However, I do think about how we will navigate the future…the schools do most of their work on iPads. Kids do not own text books anymore. We’ve discussed home schooling and I like the idea in concept. But I find myself getting worried that our kids are going to be isolated from their peers. We already feel somewhat isolated. Our family and friends are approaching parenting differently. For example, we’re having trouble potty training our boy. When we asked my wife’s sister how she potty-trained hers, she said she threatened to take away his iPad if he didn’t learn. So we asked my cousin and she said that she couldn’t help us because her son learned potty training at daycare. We don’t know many local parents who haven’t vaccinated their children. We know we are on the right path and will continue on it but it sometimes feels like we’re on an island by ourselves and while there are many others out there like us, they’re on different islands in other communities. I have to keep trusting God that keeping my kids from the reach of tech is best for them and the benefits will vastly outweigh the negatives.
Elisabeth,
Your daughter sounds fabulous!
There are a huge amount of teens and young adults rebelling against technology out here in Los Angeles. “Retro” stores selling old phones, CD’s, Cassette tapes and older model gaming systems are always packed and accepting cash payments.
In fact, our 18 yr old is rebuilding a 2004 chevy pickup and calling it “The Analog Control Center”. ; )
We were just looking at typewriters with ribbon and a friend of mine suggested this one on eBay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/134808413479
I found a lot of typewriter ribbon on there as well: https://www.ebay.com/itm/122148495216
Have a blessed week,
Jennifer
Check out Etsy and Ebay
Gee Catherine and Josh, what a conversation and learned so much. Am just blown away with how contrived our existence is to the point that even much of music has been manufactured. I so admire both of you and am so pleased to be a member of Solari.
Catherine, are their Solari members in Australia as I would very much like to make contact, if that’s possible.
Hello Rob
I am in NSW Australia, a new subscriber but have not yet joined Soleri Connect. Sitting in winter sunshine with my puppy I have just listened to this brilliant discussion with so much deep respect for all Catherine does with her generous heart and prodigious mind.
I’m especially drawn to Catherine and her work through my Dutch birth and ancestry. My beloved aunt lived in Friesland and my journeys back to her and her land- and seascapes were always enchanting.
I’ll go to Soleri Connect to register
Have you joined and checked out Solari Connect? If there is not yet an Australian groups, there needs to be one. We have a fair amount of subscribers in Australia.