It's nine pm
"Alexa play the Laker's game"
"No song called 'the Laker's game;"
"Alexa play Tune-in the Laker's game"
"Dangers of the internet"
"Alexa, turn off the radio
On goes the tv.
Soccer, soccer, soccer
My stomach tightens
I am not paying more to watch the game
I feel numb. Does the word play insinuate a song?
What word am I supposed to use?
"Alexa , what station is the Laker's game on?"
"ESPN"
"Alexa turn on ESPN on Tune-in"
The game plays, I relax, and breathe.
The ease of technology- an anger in my heart
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Antoinette L Brey
I am an elder in a time of freedom. I am now retired. All i want to do is have fun. Without a daily routine, my imagination is one of my only salvations. I am not planning on writing a book, it is just for my own pleasure
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Comments (3)
I could feel the frustration!! Great entry :)
Laker fan and Soccer fan
Lol, affirmative 💯😉❤️