Beyond

Last night although a crisis was averted, I confess I endured a panic attack,

Ah yes, it was another first, but not a pleasant one.

Inadvertently, I left my constant companion, the mini iPad, a small tablet computer, on a rear luncheon table in the dining area of our vast residence.

Because the small but distinctive iPad is used only when I depart from my apartment, I keep it in a rather insignificant black tote bag hanging from my walker.

Distracted by an unexpected incident as I was leaving the dining area, I forgot the small black inconspicuous item. It remained on the table when I departed.

Since most of my personal communication is recorded on another larger tablet, I had no need for the mini device until later in the day.

It was 9 pm when I realized I had abandoned the device in the dining area.

Instantly I utilized Apple's vital tool “Find My I-pad” on my primary computer.

With the help of both staff and the now determined location, the missing item has now been recovered.

However, it was another lesson I learned in today’s constantly evolving world.

It alerted me to a growing dependence on technology rather than human contact that I currently have in my own complicated landscape of life.

And I wonder how much that will escalate for future generations.

And, of course, believe that it is now well beyond our control.