As I wandered through various blogs out there in the blogosphere I realized how much reading there is to do daily to keep up with all the interesting matters. I also became aware of how focused I needed to be in such a pursuit to satisfy the 23 Things requirements, changing from one browser to another, one bookmark to another, noticing whether to copy and paste, click subscribe, add, follow, edit, preview, etc. The sheer mechanics of this adventure demand lots of concentration for me as well as visual memory and a kind of innate sense about finding one's way around the screens and layouts of so many pages of text and formatting.
One topic may contain so many titles to choose from that time could easily get away following various threads. It was intriguing and tempting to get off course. I am, again, amazed at the sheer volume of information out there to be sifted through. It is like the proverbial use of a straw to take tiny sip from a gushing fire hydrant.
It is fascinating that "techno geniuses" have devised a means for bringing the "news we want to use" to us by means of RSS feeds on topics that are pertinent to us. What a time saver. What a tool this would be for those doing research, as well as for the average lifelong learner who wants to stay current. Ah, technology! Thy name is truly incredulous!
It is easy to get "bogged down" on this adventure. I hope you spend as much time as you like "playing" without feeling anxious about the "things". I will say that as you come to the more fun "things", you may find yourself spending more time than you thought just because you're enjoying it.
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