Technology rules our lives. Always look around you today and you can watch every third or fourth person on a cell phone. We call, we text, we check our email on our Blackberry or I-phone clone or whatever you happen to have these devices.

Now I am aware that this shows my age, but nobody can remember rotary phones? My number was 8 Twin Brook, he was asked if TW8 then 4 digits. Sorry, I do not remember the 4 digits. Walk a little farther back Down Memory Lane and you may have read about crank telephones. Ok, this really shows my age. Growing up in rural Kansas, my first phone was a long, short and long term. Ms. Kempton was the local telephone company. It was considered a courtesy to pick up the phone to make sure that nobody has mentioned the party line before choosing. The choice turns the crank several times over a long period and only for a short period. Everyone in the party line heard the bell and I knew that was called. Of course, it was not polite to listen to someone speak. Is it still? You bet he did.

I remember picking once the phone to call my aunt, Essie on another party line and was told by Ms. Kempton call it, but Essie was outside in the garden and could not answer. Talk about a case of everyone knowing everyone. We believe we have privacy issues now? The privacy issues are not new.

Back in those simpler times, people were very courteous to each other. Because everyone has heard of the Rings, was considered very impolite to call at 7 am or after 9 hours.

If my phone is now in the middle of the night because someone forgot to jetlag or expected an answering machine instead of a person living to do, I sometimes think of entertainment as the simple past time.

Answering machines, voice mail, pre-recorded sales messages, auto-dialers, and many other technological developments have changed our lives. My Skype online allows me to talk with people from around the world at a reasonable cost. One of the most common links used on my web browser is the “World Clock.”

We take for granted that modern technology. We’re so “connected” to everyone now. Remove the cell phone or a computer at home and we feel like we missed a part of the body. Our vehicles are equipped with Bluetooth, so we can continue conversations while we enjoy riding, I use my phone hands free in the car every day.

Ah the wonders of modern technology in my life. My grandchildren pre-school are advised on the computer and Blackberry. They play games, listen and watch their favorite programs on your computer, and they even know how to connect with their password.

There are two important lessons here.
1. The world revolves around the ever advancing technology.
2. We are never too old to learn new skills

Who would have thought 60 years ago that technology would be in a few decades? What developments in the decades ahead will bring for us? Learn, grow and continue to provide stimulus to the living spiritual life.

Most of my colleagues at the Masters of wealth are closer to the age of my son, but because of our interaction. I encourage you to do in the game. Pass your life with a groan and a sigh. Smile, step up the challenge and pleasure. There are so many baby boomers who have so much to offer. Join me. Choose the batters box and play the game of life and business of Flat Out. If I can do, you can do.

I really love my life and emotions to reinvent myself. We do not take a backseat to anyone or any age. Life is open to anyone willing to step up and enjoy the journey.