“…your old men shall dream dreams (chalomot), and your young men shall see visions.” Joel 2:28

Recently, I received an unexpected monetary gift and, for about ten days, pondered getting a new toy: an iPod Touch, whereby I would have access to the 75,000 or so applications available through Apple.

I researched online, but, unlike my remote ancestor, I did not see that the iPod was good for food, and that it was a delight to the eyes, and that it was desirable to make one wise. Even though I visited not one, but two Apple stores, I did not take from the Apple and eat.

Of course, there was a sense of loss. Like most people, I like toys. However, conscious of all the demands upon me, and with a recent significant birthday reminding me of the limits of my time, I decided I would be better off without this portal to countless diversions.