Things change. There seems to be a fundamental truth to this two-word phrase. Perhaps another truth is we passionately resist change.

Or perhaps it is just those of us of a certain age. I don‚t know but I do wonder.

I watch my grandchildren embrace technology so seamlessly. I can use my iPhone but I don‚t really understand it. I watch cable television and stream other programs. 1883 motivated me.

“Grandpa, you should think about going to just streaming.” My perceptions of my...