It's a Frantic Friday Funday . . . Oh look! A Squirrel!
?? Susan Rooks ?? The Grammar Goddess
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Sigh. Attention spans are not what they used to be, are they. No, that's not a question; it's a statement. We know it's true.
I think we all know others who can't focus for more than ten seconds without changing the topic of a conversation. Folks who start cleaning in the kitchen, then get distracted by the television, then notice the pillows aren't quite straight on the couch, then realize the dogs' water bowl is empty, then decide to fold the laundry, but before that they have to check their e-mail, then Facebook, then LI, then beBee . . . endlessly moving around, touching much but finishing little.
Oh, and "they" is often "us." Right?
This topic arose in a group discussion that started out with others wondering what the right size (if there is even a right size) for most blog posts is. It's morphed into a decision to write about short attention spans. Hey, why not?
What? Oh, right.
Maybe this is why I usually choose pictures for my Friday Fundays; they're easy to find, they are usually pretty funny, and they're a quick scan. Anyone taking more than a minute to look at them is moving very, very, very slooooowly.
Or it could be someone who just finds the world fascinating!
Or someone looking for validation . . .
Or someone who is underwhelmed by others . . .
But whatever it is, let's all enjoy the day, the season, and each other!
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Writer| Advocate for Mental Health Awareness| Not your typical Gal Friday- For Husband's Business
8 年"Restless area," I'm sure many feel that way when reading my posts. I tend to write longer posts and I'm working on that. This was great, thanks Susan Rooks (The Grammar Goddess)!
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8 年When looking for a book to read, my rule of thumb is that if the first page or two doesn't grab me, then the book won't. Blog posts are about the same, if the first paragraph or two doesn't grab me, then the rest of the post won't.
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8 年aaaaaaaaaaaaaaannnnd I'm gone
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8 年Fun, that doesn't begin to describe this post! Outstanding! Talking with my daughter in the car yesterday (mostly me talking), I made what I thought was a funny statement (typical Dad Joke - look it up, it's a thing) and no reaction from her. I glanced over and she was totally engrossed on her phone - I said something else, still no reaction. I learn a lot from those interactions with my kids - they are the best example of having to break through to get attention. Thanks Susan for the laugh on a Friday afternoon!
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8 年Susan your second paragraph, and James's comment(s) are indicative of what in children would be described as attention deficit syndrome.