We just traded
in our 2006 Nissan Altima for a 2015 version of the same automobile.
(What a
difference a decade makes)!
Our old red
jalopy lacked all the new-fangled gadgets, computers and cameras which the
newer one possesses.
(Speaking of
“possesses,” sometimes I think our current model is possessed by someone or
something).
I mean, I
was driving along the other day, not doing any harm to anyone, when I decided
to check out the navigation system a bit. But as I touched the nav-screen,
suddenly the car “did a KITT” on me. (re. the “Knight Rider” television program).
“Please pay
attention to where you’re going! Keep your eyes on the road! This function is
disabled while you are driving!”
Kinda hurt
my feelings.
The car’s
curt command reminded me of the time I was at Arlington National Cemetery,
while watching the Tomb Guard walk those 21 steps of his. And it so happened
that a couple of children (or adults) were talking loudly, and laughing.
Suddenly, the immaculately attired soldier
stopped in his tracks, and shouted,
“It is
requested that you maintain silence in the presence of these honored dead; who
gave the last full measure of devotion!”
A living,
breathing human being is one thing, but a talking car is “a horse of a
different color.”
I’ve never
been offended by a machine before, but I guess there’s a first time for
everything.
By William McDonald, PhD. Excerpt from "(Mc)Donald's Daily Diary" Vol. 26. Copyright pending
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By William McDonald, PhD. Excerpt from "(Mc)Donald's Daily Diary" Vol. 26. Copyright pending
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If you would like to see the titles and access hundreds of my blogs from 2015, do the following:
Click on 2015 in the index to the right of this blog. When my December 31st blog, "The Shot Must Choose You" appears, click on the title. All my 2015 blog titles will come up in the index
NOTE: **If you are viewing this blog with a Google server/subscription, you may note numerous underlined words in blue. I have no control over this "malady." If you click on the underlined words, you will be redirected to an advertisement sponsored by Google. I would suggest you avoid doing so.
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