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The Miracles of Technology

John F McMullen

A month ago I had a stent
put in near my heart
it was done through
an incision in my wrist
and I went home the next day

Last week I had a valve
put in near my heart
it was done through
two incisions in my groin
and I went home the next day

I was sent home
with a cardiac monitor
attached to my chest
and a modified cell phone
that would transfer my readings
to a service that would
then transfer them to my
medical group

Years ago
these procedures
would have meant
cutting into my chest
and an extended hospital stay

These technological miracles
aren’t limited to medicine
think of our town government
where
        taxes and fees are paid online
        the Board Meetings are watchable online
        Board Members and officials are reachable via e-mail
        Meeting Agendas are available on-line
those who yearn for “the good old days”
should rather appreciate the “here and now”!

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