I have to admit, I am rather fond of my TV remote. I can change channels, increase or decrease volume, and all kindsa stuff with a mere twitch of the thumb. I especially value the "mute" button. Zapping commercial breaks gives me a substantial measure of satisfaction.

It was in the news. Right out of a cartoon. A couple of days ago, a teen-aged girl was walking down the street busily texting on her cell phone and fell into an open manhole. She got a couple of minor bruises and scrapes, a pair of shoes full of sewage, and one helluva surprise!!

I wonder if she got the message. . . .

Don Firth