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My View: Our so-called lives -- Is techno-chatter replacing relationships?

Original post made on Mar 6, 2010

It is said that life is what happens when we are too busy texting friends, e-mailing clients, and arranging birthday parties — or something of the sort. High school itself seems to be lost in such a country, says Menlo School freshman Samantha Bergeson of Portola Valley in this guest opinion.

Read the full story here Web Link posted Friday, March 5, 2010, 12:55 AM

Comments

Posted by Angela
a resident of Menlo Park: Linfield Oaks
on Mar 6, 2010 at 10:57 am

Samantha, I don't know you, but I'm so thrilled to read your marvelous column. May you continue to resist the empty trends you write about. And may you continue to express real emotions face-to-face, grow and thrive in the real world, and hug your friends, often and sincerely.

When you do choose to sit down an an electronic keyboard, though, please continue writing for all of us. I get the feeling you have some valuable things to say.


Posted by Grandmother of a Menlo Student
a resident of Menlo Park: other
on Mar 8, 2010 at 1:28 pm

Good for you!! Hope all the Menlo kids read this.


Posted by Michael
a resident of Menlo Park: The Willows
on Mar 8, 2010 at 1:44 pm

Well done, Samantha! There may be many people who hold opposing points of view to yours, but I don't believe anyone can question the eloquence and cogency with which you make your point.

I would encourage you to continue to develop your writing. You clearly have "skillz." ;-)