Reading my Bloglines this morning, I came across this post by my e-friend Rey called What Should I Buy: A Mac or A PC? It looks like he’s got some good advice, although, to be honest, I really haven’t a clue. I only pretend I have a right to an opinion when Jonathan posts one of his Get a Mac ads and I feel the need to taunt him.

But that’s not what I want to write about. What is really on my mind is my initial reaction to Rey’s post title. I read, “What Should I Buy: A Mac or A PC?” and thought, “Neither!” Computers are wonderful tools, and some time I might write about how my computer has changed my life for the better, but right now I’m thinking about overweight children and chair-shaped derrières and pale skin and a whole generation of people whose hands can do little more than operate a mouse and a keyboard.

So, the following are a few things I think you should buy.

Next to your wife, your shotgun should be your best friend. If the one in the picture is to rich for you, one of these will do just fine for starters. You will also need one of these and a lot of clay pigeons (that little orange Frisbee-like thing pictured above). If this is all new to you, you will need to know this.

This is another great idea. Add some fishing rods and tackle, and a pair of water skis (you don’t need an expensive power boat to ski—I know), and make some memories that your children will carry with them long after you’re gone.

Baseball gloves, bicycles, ice skates, the possibilities are endless. Get sunburned, get out of breath, sweat, get sore muscles, do something! And when you come home, don’t run to check your email. Grab a book and read it outside in a lawn chair.

The best of God’s creation requires no electricity, and you can’t enjoy it looking at a screen. Mac, or PC? Forget that. Here are some better questions: Hunt, or fish? Bike, or walk? Ski, or skate? Baseball, or football? Hunt, or fish? (Yes, that one deserves repetition.) I’m sure you can come up with ideas of your own. Get a life!