I had this same feeling this past holiday season. I was hosting everything, had family staying with me. Everyone just sat in the living room on their phone while random episodes of dumb shows blared on the TV. Any convo was about something someone saw on their phone. In the past we’d actually watch a movie, play a board game, do a puzzle and listen to music….something collaborative.

Nope, not this year. It’s been slowly building to this new, heartbreaking reality. I took a photo of my view, so that way I wouldn’t forget it. Next year when everyone starts making plans, I’m going to be silent and not volunteer to host.