Last Sunday February 28th, we attended the wake of Tony V. He was father/father in law of friends of ours. We had known him for the last 19 years. He was nearly 86 and was a surrogate grand pa to our kids. Always, warm, kind and inviting, he always made you feel like family. I was so touched as I walked past his photos at the funeral home. Each one had him smiling with family and friends. His wake was well attended, everybody smiling as they talked about Tony or as he was known “papatone”. Here is the memory of man that made a difference in this world by being present for his family and friends, not by blogging and bashing others, or acting as a shameless narcissist on facebook. The world is a better place because Tony was here, and hopefully others will learn from him. Thank you Tony, you will be missed.
Do you think being a good friend/family member and blogging/Facebooking are mutually exclusive? Lots of folks spend time online – and what’s wrong with healthy debate. You blog yourself, doc. Thought it doesn’t look like you’re burning up the cyberpaths.
Comment by K. O'Brien — March 25th, 2010 @ 11:45 am
No I don’t think they are mutually exclusive, I am just concerned about the next generation. I don’t how old you are or if you have children, but I have two daughters, I see them and their friends using more social networking sites and less actual socializing. There seems to be a disconnect between these kids these days. They don’t talk to each other and when they text or use facebook they communication tends to be a more cavalier than if they were face to face. Feelings get hurt, intentions are misrepresented. That was my point. There is a growing trend of concern with parents over facebook and other social networking. I’m sure you have heard of the rash of teen suicides from bullying or sexting.
No I don’t burn up the cyberpaths, the CT Post would like me to post more and be more controversial, so we can have more arguments like we had with you in November. Its good for circulation. Nice to hear from you again.
Comment by Brian Nathanson — March 25th, 2010 @ 12:30 pm
Fair response Doc. Good to hear from you too.
I don’t think I helped the circulation any with this one! LOL (I’m sure your kids taught you that one!)
Comment by Ken (former res) — March 25th, 2010 @ 1:43 pm