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Mar 03, 2018

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I was listening to some “oldies but goodies” on the radio recently and lyrics from Roy Orbison’s “Only the Lonely” (1960) have been sticking in my mind …

Only the lonely (dum-dum-dum-dumdy-doo-wah)
Know the way I feel tonight (ooh-yay-yay-yay-yeah)
Only the lonely (dum-dum-dum-dumdy-doo-wah)
Know this feelin’ ain’t right (dum-dum-dum-dumdy-doo-wah)

Those lyrics resonate with me because, in many ways, today’s technology can make you feel lonelier than ever. It’s supposed to make you feel more connected—but does it?

This is a peculiar kind of loneliness where technology allows you to tune out those around you and isolate yourself in the endless sea of Google. I see people buried in their cell phones in restaurants, on planes, in their cars, even at Disney World with their kids on rides. You’ve probably seen it happen dozens of times in your DME stores. And as Roy sang it, you probably have a sense every now and then that “this feelin’ ain’t right”.

But there’s hope! You never have to feel lonely with OxyGo®. We are with you 24/7. If you have a POC question and can’t get in touch with one of our reps, call me on my direct line: 440-788-4099. As OxyGo’s Managing Director, my highest priority is always to take care of you first. And feel free to call our after-hours hotline too: 866-235-0057.

Which reminds me of the words to another Roy Orbison blockbuster song, “You Got It” …

Anything you want, you got it!
Anything you need, you got it!
Anything at all, you got it!

We’re always just a phone call away!

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