Flying Emails

You will always know when you have a 'mature' person in your contact list/address book because you will be inundated with slide shows, videos, questionnaires, tests, etc.  Now, mind you, those of us that participate in this hobby, of sorts, genuinely enjoy it and want you to also.  Those of us that are retired seem to have way too much time for such frivolity as emailing around the world.  We can't help but wonder if it doesn't become a game to see who can get the most up-to-date and never-before-seen email.

These emails do come in categories: political, inspirational, comedy/satire, family/friends, educational.  Most all of the emails fall into one, or more, of those five categories.  Now, when you give this whole exercise due process of evaluation you will notice that these slips of videos or jokes or PowerPoint's are meant to enhance your spirit and knowledge.  We, the mature emailing populace are doing the world a huge service.  And, you will have to admit the fact that we absolutely share all of this with everyone and anyone!

For instance, how many times have you seen the photo of the small boy receiving his dad's flag at the burial of the brave warrior.  We have all seen that poignant scene many times and each time it tugs a heartstring to remind us that this life is fleeting, our family needs us, this country is special, memories are to be embraced.  We see the look on that lad's face, we pause a moment, we take a deep breath, then we pass it on to friends and family because we know we just have to.  That picture has been received in emails an estimated 10-12 times so far this year, and that's okay.

Now, about the folks that don't even open their emails that look to be about religion or politics or something sappy, etc.  What do we say to these folks?  Should they let us know that they really don't want any of these emails?  Do they only want 'personal mail'?  Do these same folks ever send out a 'message' email and, if so, why do they think that theirs is more meaningful than what someone else sends?  It's an intriguing dilemma...

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world.  Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." Margaret Mead

The emailing mature folks are very thoughtful and committed citizens bent on sharing and caring for our friends and families.  We may not change the world but we will let you know about the one we had in the past and what we have now, which should give everyone a 'pause for a worthy cause'...