Absolutely! I made the mistake of getting in the habit of "ebooks" about a decade ago. I've since returned to buying real books that can't be deleted or "disappeared".
This article holds some big ideas, too. We need more resilient systems and people that are less prone to disruption and central control. Stories from a "simpler time" -- I certainly remember these days growing up (born in 1975) when people had more autonomy and control over their lives (at the expense of convenience, sure... but it was worth it).
Great point Ms Monica. Some people think that becoming a luddite is the only answer. I'm certainly not one of those. But I truly believe that learning to put some technology away once in awhile and going back to basics in many areas of our lives could truly benefit us all. If hard times truly come to America for the first time in many decades, we have a whole generation or two that are very ill prepared for the scenario.
Let us hope your prediction of the near future is brighter, but still have the wisdom to have some extra things stored away. It isn't always what we see coming that takes us by surprise.
I hope our future is brighter for sure. Personally, I think we are past due for a wake up call. "Covid" was a bit of a wakeup of course. I guess we'll see what happens down the road soon. Since the 1970's the "engineers" have been able to pull all kinds of rabbits out of their hats to give us the illusion that everything is fine. I think they are running out of rabbits.
Board games have evolved quite a bit in variety and complexity, I reccomend you check out some modern games. Lord's of.Waterdeep is.one I have that everyone likes and requests to play over and over.
Books. All the big thick classics you've meant to read. Library sales are a good source.
Absolutely! I made the mistake of getting in the habit of "ebooks" about a decade ago. I've since returned to buying real books that can't be deleted or "disappeared".
This article holds some big ideas, too. We need more resilient systems and people that are less prone to disruption and central control. Stories from a "simpler time" -- I certainly remember these days growing up (born in 1975) when people had more autonomy and control over their lives (at the expense of convenience, sure... but it was worth it).
Great point Ms Monica. Some people think that becoming a luddite is the only answer. I'm certainly not one of those. But I truly believe that learning to put some technology away once in awhile and going back to basics in many areas of our lives could truly benefit us all. If hard times truly come to America for the first time in many decades, we have a whole generation or two that are very ill prepared for the scenario.
Pleasant read! Thanks 👍👍
Thanks marty. I had to mellow out a bit for a week. Haha.
Have and play them all.
Let us hope your prediction of the near future is brighter, but still have the wisdom to have some extra things stored away. It isn't always what we see coming that takes us by surprise.
I hope our future is brighter for sure. Personally, I think we are past due for a wake up call. "Covid" was a bit of a wakeup of course. I guess we'll see what happens down the road soon. Since the 1970's the "engineers" have been able to pull all kinds of rabbits out of their hats to give us the illusion that everything is fine. I think they are running out of rabbits.
Board games have evolved quite a bit in variety and complexity, I reccomend you check out some modern games. Lord's of.Waterdeep is.one I have that everyone likes and requests to play over and over.
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/110327/lords-waterdeep
Timely and fun post. Thank you! Great list. I'd add mastermind:D