Wrangell Sentinel -

Some people walk about and enjoy the scenery, the sights and sounds of the world around them, focusing on what makes them feel happy. Good for them.

As much as I try to do the same, when I walk around I can’t help but notice people doing dumb things with their smartphones. They are in my sights and intrude upon my sounds. They stand out like a sore thumb, literally, from too many swipes across the face of the device that has taken over their lives.

Of course, I have a recent example.

I was walking through a crowded concourse at Sea-Tac Airport last week, with travelers rushing to connecti...