Thingophilia

"I’m no luddite, but sometimes technology can get in the way of
efficiency. After all, all these computers were supposed to save us
paper, right?

I find that carrying a notebook helps me navigate
through the day. Palmtops are sexy, but a good old pen (or pencil – but
that’s for another day) and paper just seem more efficient to me. No
waiting to power up, no batteries, no interface, and a sense of
permanance all contribute to the utility of a notebook. They also seem
to promote creativity, as you can jot, draw, scribble, and tape things
in them quickly and easily.

The more accustomed to carrying a
notebook you become, the more use the notebook gets, and the more
invaluable it becomes. I dug up a pocket notebook out of the closet the
other day that was 14 years old, and it was like a time capsule to
another time in my life. It had reminders, shopping lists, and phone
numbers that evoked some great memories…."

Jeremy O’Kelly
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