Just Trying to Keep Up

I taught a class a few weeks ago. Believe me when I tell you I am *super* tech savvy, which is why I gave my students the option of paying me through PayPal. However, on the day of class a few people showed up unpaid. When one young guy asked if I accepted credit cards I said, "No, but you can just send me a check."

Of course he said, "What's a check?" and made everybody laugh self-consciously while adjusting their reading glasses.

Things are changing quickly. It's hard to keep up.

Some of my writer friends were recently discussing internet access issues when my son was in the room. I was pretty sure "dial up" went right over his head.

"Do you even know what a modem is?" I asked.

"Yeah," he said while rolling his eyes, "It's the thing that gets your wifi."

PS – If anyone knows what the "fi" in wifi stands for, please share.