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Grounded by the Landline with Mrs. Becky Greene

Grounded by the Landline with Mrs. Becky Greene

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A live read of Mrs. Becky Greene's article, Grounded by the Landline.

To read the full article, visit https://hearthandfield.com/grounded-by-the-landline/

Long before our kids were old enough to use the phone, I realized it represented more than just physically calling in and out of our house; it symbolized a metaphorical connection between our family and the world. Over the years, convinced their new-fangled mobiles could serve as primary communication devices, many of my friends and family dropped their landlines to save on monthly bills. But my husband and I made an intentional decision to hang onto our old-fashioned home phone, so we didn’t inadvertently hang up on some old-fashioned ideals.

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