Windows 98

I woke up at 4AM on Friday and because I hate to lie in bed when I can't sleep I decided to spend some time on the computer. I could have stayed on the computer for another 8 hours; one link led to another, which led to two more... it was a pyramid scheme in perfection! I've added a host of new links to my favorites so that I can revisit. There is so much!! So much!! I like to think I'm semi-computer literate, but then a wave will hit me and I'll realize I'm still living in Windows 98. The first time I heard of blogs was about five years ago and I was incredulous that this whole forum had escaped me. Yes, I know about My Space and Face Book, but Friday morning was the first that I knew about Twitter. Again, I'm dumbfounded.

Twitter "brings you closer to those to whom you want to stay connected, 140 characters at a time."

This could possibly invoke an entire dissertation on relationships and I don't know whether to embrace it or to hope it will fail. The video on the home page gives a pretty creative example of the reason to use Twitter. It's a way to stay connected between blog postings and e-mail, but with this tag line, I wonder how much more distance it can create instead of a bridge of personal touch.

My prayer for the congregation?

God, today we honor the Sabbath. The weather said "stay home" but we gathered in your name for worship & fellowship w/ cakes & brisket. (136 characters, whew!) Amen (140)

or

God, we long to walk in your light, live by your truth and keep your commandment to love each other. Be with those who seek your peace. Amen (140)