Pokemon Go Away

Never was a fan of pokemon. Back when the kiddies around the house were watching it I was preoccupied with other things.

Now, instead of a cartoon franchise we have a new iteration in the form of an augmented reality game utilizing the GPS in a smart phone to attain the goal of locating pokemon in the real world.

As is the case with such fads it has become big bucks for the owner and people are playing it all over becoming instant tresspassers in the name of entertainment.

There has been a bit of a hubub about certain locales complaining that they are not suitable venues. It seems that the National Holocaust Museum would just as soon not host those playing the game among others.

However, in the midst of the few intrusions the bulk of the players are really having good times and I dare say I could never knock anyone for actually having fun these days.

So ... if you like it go for it. As for me, my smart phone will remain pokemonless for I do not download apps nor do I engage entertainment.

It is a work device and I try to maintain that orientation to it.

Besides, it's all pretty undignified for an old fart such as myself anyway.