living in a virtual world

I'm feeling a little cultured (to quote a friend!).  I recently joined a book club and have been reading something other than religious educational books; not that THAT doesn't make me feel cultured, but you know, I don't have to read for a grade or a Bible study!

Our last two books have spanned either years or centuries.  I have to say there's something about being able to flip a book to see what generation you are reading...just in case you get lost.  Not so easy on a Kindle!  My fingers were flying back and forth on my Kindle searching for the chapter title and then back to my place.  Back and forth.  My fingers got dizzy; my eyes got dizzy.  I had a major hand workout!

In my de-cluttering phase, I decided to give away the physical books and rely on virtual reading.  oh hell no.  I want physical, page turning books.  In seminary I loved highlighting and writing in the white space all around the perimeter of the page.

I guess I'm not a virtual girl.  I prefer holding a book.  I love turning the page.  I tried a virtual calendar years ago.  Hubby got a Palm Pilot from his former employer.  Save a tree!  Get techie!  I'm not sure the slogan but the first time he let his Palm Pilot battery go dead and with it ALL the contacts, appointments, etc. then I became the proud owner of the Palm Pilot.  I did the same thing and                         phooey...so much for keeping up with the times.
                                                                                                                                          

Our "smart" phones have the capability to schedule meetings and ring an alarm to remind us.  But I really love the feel of paper. Do you think it is generational?  I am so thankful I do not work at an office supply store, Grainiacs!  I think I would spend every cent I made on purchases there.  Keep me out of Staples and Office Depot!  You would be frightened to see me-- 

Security, crazed female on aisle 2...no wait...aisle 10, oops, she's on 6, yikes she's back on aisle 2!  ...look out she ran over customers on aisle 11-20!!! Call for back-up.

I joined a planner kit subscription.  Do you know what that is? A box filled with matching paper, washi tape, stickers, unique paper clips, charms, pens, paper flags,..... oooo la la....a dream come true!

Come to Momma!!!!!

Now my calendar can be all dolled up....I can't close the blasted thing and it doesn't fit in a purse thanks to all the doo-dads in it, but it sure is purty!!!

More about that later.

Happy Hump Day, Grainiacs!

Your ever faithful Strawberry signing off