Head Tale

Living in the age of e-mail, Facebook and pre-authorized payment, I had a moment with Pace today that is a rarity in today's world. 

When I bought my iPhone, I didn't think to sign up for pre-authorized payment so I had to write out a cheque and walk a couple blocks to the nearest mailbox to send in my first payment via good ol' snail mail.  I still send the occasional letter but they usually get dropped off when I'm driving past the mailbox on my way to work or to do other errands.  So to actually have an enjoyable stroll with Pace, holding my hand and doing a very good job of staying on the sidewalk felt downright old-fashioned.  (Hmm, maybe I should actually start sending handwritten letters to people again!  Nah… ) 

Anyhow, that walk to the mailbox made me think of his recent article in Wired magazine which listed “100 Things Your Kids May Never Know About“.  It's a bit tech-heavy being Wired but “corresponding via handwritten letters” does come in at #46.