tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14919964.post5064510189034953549..comments2024-01-28T05:18:54.339-08:00Comments on The Pedalogue: D is for DISTRACTED DUMMIESLeslie:http://www.blogger.com/profile/11964698251137788839noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14919964.post-25266746750991251522012-08-12T14:38:30.598-07:002012-08-12T14:38:30.598-07:00I have noticed that people can't go two minute...I have noticed that people can't go two minutes without checking something on whatever device they have with them. I like having my phone, but turn it off when I'm with someone! We were waiting one night at a restaurant and one woman had her phone (I guess) and her ipad and was going back and forth while her (I presume) husband was just sitting there. I looked at Russell and said don't you know he feels like the center of her world? :)nancygraycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05288996419936475583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14919964.post-59303897721577824912012-08-10T16:00:26.286-07:002012-08-10T16:00:26.286-07:00research shows that we really can't multi-task...research shows that we really can't multi-task, but if you try to tell people, they just argue.<br /><br /> <a href="http://zongrik.wordpress.com/2012/08/05/dark-night-red-light/" rel="nofollow">dark night red light</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14919964.post-3695263559825085802012-08-09T17:29:00.635-07:002012-08-09T17:29:00.635-07:00I was telling my husband about an hour ago, after ...I was telling my husband about an hour ago, after watching the phone/text-crazed people wandering aimlessly, how much they miss - the sky, the trees, the flowers, and...the traffic! great postjoannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18255189465024912528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14919964.post-42511359810317328422012-08-09T11:11:23.572-07:002012-08-09T11:11:23.572-07:00I like Roger's comment. :)
Perhaps we should ...I like Roger's comment. :)<br /><br />Perhaps we should all start wearing whistles around our necks just in case we ever need to get someone's attention in a hurry.Marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15293816902877287168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14919964.post-4730690931057271722012-08-09T08:24:18.275-07:002012-08-09T08:24:18.275-07:00This was definitely a timely post, Leslie! Even w...This was definitely a timely post, Leslie! Even walking, I have had to deke to the side to avoid a person with head buried in iphone or blackberry. These words in your post really resonated: "..people need to think about how their behaviour impacts others around them." That idea has somehow been lost to many born in the "me" generation.Black Jack's Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18436115876996209227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14919964.post-49337299601160086232012-08-08T19:01:55.397-07:002012-08-08T19:01:55.397-07:00Wow, such dummies and the nerve to give you the fi...Wow, such dummies and the nerve to give you the finger. Gosh, that would just make my blood boil.. Catching up With ABC.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.cottrillseyeview.com/2012/08/daredevil-diva.html" rel="nofollow">Daredevil Diva</a><br />Rose, ABC Wednesday TeamChubskulit Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001712096042262296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14919964.post-70314337610471817862012-08-08T12:23:46.842-07:002012-08-08T12:23:46.842-07:00I agree with all the above! I have avoided Facebo...I agree with all the above! I have avoided Facebook and texting and tweeting so far. Don't people use their minds for thinking any more? I need my space and my peace...yes people too, but in small doses.ChrisJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11550420299395301062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14919964.post-91815416996561705672012-08-08T09:57:08.640-07:002012-08-08T09:57:08.640-07:00I can't help but think how much people miss wh...I can't help but think how much people miss when walking, when they are so distracted by phones and texting - this is in addition to it being so very dangerous.Hildredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05420791064923078834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14919964.post-8713399797712759722012-08-08T09:40:32.751-07:002012-08-08T09:40:32.751-07:00It used to be that you had to watch for momentaril...It used to be that you had to watch for momentarily distracted drivers or walkers, but now people are not even aware that they are distracted. or that they are dummies.hamiltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00699940163033570021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14919964.post-76838481893184853792012-08-08T08:13:34.052-07:002012-08-08T08:13:34.052-07:00I am calling by as another ABC Wednesday participa...I am calling by as another ABC Wednesday participant. You are spot on with this post, distracted dummies indeed. this meme is proving to be fun and has such a great variety of entries.LindyLouMachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12282788551449445133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14919964.post-48075683974277597922012-08-08T07:30:34.850-07:002012-08-08T07:30:34.850-07:00It really is a big concern, you do see this all th...It really is a big concern, you do see this all the time. Another thing for us drivers to keep in mind. Very informative for us ALL.<br />AnnAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13841651518661408615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14919964.post-51881628722145864932012-08-08T07:16:07.306-07:002012-08-08T07:16:07.306-07:00You're spot on in your observation with this o...You're spot on in your observation with this one! Nothing is so important that it can't wait a few minutes in order to safely drive...or walk! Sadly, electronics seem to be permanently attached to some people.Lisahttp://www.peripheralperceptions.org/2012/08/08/d-is-for-disciples/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14919964.post-76509213561510105032012-08-08T07:07:17.924-07:002012-08-08T07:07:17.924-07:00Lovely post!
"I have seen the zombie apoca...Lovely post! <br /><br />"I have seen the zombie apocalypse, and it is us..." :-)<br /><br />Chris H<br />ABC Wednesday<br />D is for Detritus (Oceanography)New York Erratichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12910004748099284750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14919964.post-76861876465432420402012-08-08T01:50:40.713-07:002012-08-08T01:50:40.713-07:00Yes, that's true. Good choice!
Better to live ...Yes, that's true. Good choice!<br />Better to live fully in the moment. But I must admit, I read a book while going by train;)Carolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13496322503025871907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14919964.post-72795225040628136232012-08-08T00:39:30.172-07:002012-08-08T00:39:30.172-07:00you're so right! there are many distracted du...you're so right! there are many distracted dummies around here, too. lots of traffic accidents are results of using a celphone while driving. just recently, a bus full of passengers almost fell from a bridge because the driver was texting while driving! multi-tasking while driving or walking on the street is a bad idea!Luna Mirandahttp://savorthebite.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14919964.post-6630598796195115712012-08-08T00:14:27.177-07:002012-08-08T00:14:27.177-07:00I agree: your words are very true!! I cannot under...I agree: your words are very true!! I cannot understand such a high degree of distraction, people! <br /><br /><a href="http://maremag.blogspot.com.es/2012/08/d-is-for.html" rel="nofollow">D is for...</a>MaRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04627282961669893082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14919964.post-72942444534515133312012-08-07T18:01:41.568-07:002012-08-07T18:01:41.568-07:00Dear Leslie,
How true are your words!!! Focus will...Dear Leslie,<br />How true are your words!!! Focus will always be most important in all we do.The Poethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00667034322952126127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14919964.post-52366560220814862962012-08-07T16:13:31.249-07:002012-08-07T16:13:31.249-07:00Oh isn't that so frustrating. Happens all the...Oh isn't that so frustrating. Happens all the time. If you just stand on the sidewalk and don't move they will run right into you without looking up!!!!<br /><br />I like your new picture too, very nice.Wandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06941735389982354519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14919964.post-52934000517104758862012-08-07T13:30:15.645-07:002012-08-07T13:30:15.645-07:00I can understand your frustration that you were do...I can understand your frustration that you were doing the kindly thing and the distracted ones were so rude to you.EG CameraGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12803759124643467711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14919964.post-66172305164143596032012-08-07T13:03:28.939-07:002012-08-07T13:03:28.939-07:00Great post. I've seen someone texting whilst ...Great post. I've seen someone texting whilst riding a bike before - scared me to death in case they fell in front of my car!Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07769051642180104391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14919964.post-75441001895365389422012-08-07T13:00:50.478-07:002012-08-07T13:00:50.478-07:00O the distractions of metal devices! Peoples' ...O the distractions of metal devices! Peoples' thoughts are far away from the moment and too often we at least see near accidents. That reaction of the women to your thoughtfulness is unbelievable! But I imagine you would do the same again and risk poor reactions! Safety should be eminent! Great photo and post!Gemma Wisemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17466540188839321484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14919964.post-88634230799577473242012-08-07T12:46:17.809-07:002012-08-07T12:46:17.809-07:00It is true iPods and mobile phones are going to be...It is true iPods and mobile phones are going to be the new danger on the streets.Everywhere people are talking and walking!<br />Great post, Leslie!<br />Wil, ABC Team.Reader Wilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06384603525251159272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14919964.post-42062427682305236592012-08-07T12:24:57.687-07:002012-08-07T12:24:57.687-07:00Ah yes it is phones now - years ago it was the Son...Ah yes it is phones now - years ago it was the Sony Walkman and the like - my son aged 18 had earphones glued to his ear when he got knocked down - 6 months in a coma and ... well he ain't well now but walks and sees and talks but suffers short-term memory loss so 17 years on the effects of distraction are still being felt.Gerald (SK14)https://www.blogger.com/profile/18308693910074268386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14919964.post-58352952837802087742012-08-07T11:49:15.967-07:002012-08-07T11:49:15.967-07:00Wise words. Thanks!
http://www.memoirsofmeandmin...Wise words. Thanks!<br /><br />http://www.memoirsofmeandmine.com/Memoirs of Me & Minehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14366737473619508232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14919964.post-78959125243682811652012-08-07T10:58:22.593-07:002012-08-07T10:58:22.593-07:00Oops, I meant to say how much I like your new pict...Oops, I meant to say how much I like your new picture. You look so happy.photowannabehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11760961275666768173noreply@blogger.com