Portland in sunshine was an unexpected smile for the day.

In addition to For What Technology am I Grateful?

I picked something big like cars for transportation instead of a wagon behind horses. Then I thought about phones to speak to family far away instead of waiting for a letter from across the miles. Then E said Skype to see face to face.

Then electric ice cream maker was Sweetie’s suggestion rather than a bucket with ice and turning a large crank for hours to enjoy sweet goodness.

Our lives are much better with technology, but at times I think the best technology is the off switch.