The Little (and Simple) Things

The other day I needed to buy stamps. I cannot tell you the last time I bought stamps. I usually do everything online . . . or use the meter at work and throw my change in the bucket.

But, I had to have some and I wasn't at work.

I just bought a book. Who knows how long it will take me to go thru 20 stamps.

But, as I looked at them today, I couldn't help but smile. They are a little (and simple) thing, but make me nostalgic.

I hate to write letters, but love to send cards. I love to include a picture with the card.

It made me think . . . what was life like before ATM's? I remember when ATM's were new and scary. But, I guess you had to remember to get cash out of the bank before it closed for the weekend?

And, it's been years since I have bought a roll of film. With a digital camera, I take way more pictures than I used to. And, they are easier to organize on the computer rather than sit in a drawer. But, there was always something exciting about picking up your prints and wondering what they would look like.

Now, I can share my pictres instantly with family, friends, the whole world because of the internet.

So, with change has come some great things . . . but sometimes I miss the little and simple things . . . like stamps.

Oh, and I'm a genius again . . . being in the shower is one of the few alone moments I have each day.

Today I thought of something amazing . . . why don't they have solar recharge panels on cell phones like they do on calculators? Surely we have the technology now?

Is that super-smart or what? How many times have you had to rush home or to the car to plug in your cell phone? This way, just the light in your office or home could power it . . . duh!