I say HOORAY for technology! I made it through this election cycle without picking up the phone and finding some push-poll or political operative on the other end.

As I’ve said before, I have no shame when it comes to avoiding annoying telephone calls. Furthermore, I have no patience for telephones games of any sort. I will put up with a legitimate telephone poll, but they are few and far between. As to the others, they can get stuffed! My ear drums will not be assaulted!

So I have done everything I can to avoid unwanted calls. I’m on the National Do-Not-Call list. I have distinctive ring tones on my mobile for everyone whom I may or may not want to talk to. Finally, I have caller ID on the home phone.

If I get any call that says “unknown caller” or even if I don’t recognise the name and/or number, I let it ring. And ring. And ring. I have no guilt whatsoever. Let them deal with my voice mail. My meals have been so peaceful. My television viewing has been blissfully uninterrupted. Conversations could take place without annoyance. When I did go to vote, I had a smile on my lips.

Now if there were only a way to stop junk mail. Of course, I laughed maniacally as I shredded the junk mail from the candidates. I was Zen-ed out during the whole run-up to the election. Ah, peace! I’m in my happy place. Caller ID: it’s a good thing.