My House Talks to Me....

I read just earlier today a story called There Will Come Soft Rains and then moved on to learn some sideline details about smart homes (Smart Homes).

Smart homes and futuristic stories aren't really my thing but hey? When you need to get something done, you got to get it done.

What do I think about smart homes? Are they beneficial? Well, I personally can get out of my bed and turn off a light or even close the drapes but for people with busy lives? I guess it might be helpful to them. I most definitely would not want my house talking to me. I would feel like I'm constantly being watched and questioned every day. Would you like me to make you toast? Would you like me to turn off the lights?

No, thank you. I am good. Besides, the good thing about not having these things is that I can walk around all over my house, close my drapes and maybe learn some new cool stuff about it. Or I might see a dust bunny and decide I need to clean the house. And oh my goodness I just realized I probably need to do that soon.

I would love to get one of those Roomba cleaners though. First off I do admit I hate cleaning the house. It's boring and I just don't feel like getting out of bed to deal with it. But most of all I want to see it chase my dogs around the house. They already hate it when I vacuum because the noise scares them half to death and they do this weird running in circles and barking thing. It's quite funny. So, I would have to say I would enjoy a Roomba. It would give me great joy in life. A joy that nothing else could give.

Overall I will pass on the "smart homes" thing. It's kinda a neutral thing, I guess. I don't want to become too lazy and incapable of doing things that are easily completed. But what about the Roomba?! Sorry, not today... (sad face).