On Nostalgia for the Good Ol' Paper Organizer

Planners, Address Books, and Calendars No More.

There are politics to everything, including how we choose to organize our lives. First, there are the "paper-planner people," like myself. We've tried (relentlessly) to establish a rapport with the palm pilot (back in the day) but no matter how hard we tried, even the "on" button felt like an obligation. And so, much to our dismay, we settled on the five-pound, 4x6 alternative, in spite of the unfortunate cost-benefit analysis that insisted we try just a little harder. Then there are the "i-folks" (i-phone, i-pad, i-whatever else, oh my) who are hipper than the "paper people" and if picked for a pack of (virtual) volleyball in gym class would surely be top choice. And then, finally, there are the "nostalgics," who join the i-folks but with regret for what they must give up. To them, I say The grass is always greener on the other side of the (virtual) net; when you're ready for a break, let us know and we'll pencil you in. Enjoy.