Once upon a time, I would undergo a kind of rite of passage every new year. Several times during those first few days of each January, I would mistakenly write the old year on stuff--particularly checks, sometimes letters.
But I cannot think of the last time I have done this. Most years now I go for the entire 12 months only writing two or three checks. Everything else is paid by debit or credit card, or via direct withdrawal. And letters? Forget it. I haven't written or typed those kind of formal letters myself in ages as well, and the computer automatically stamps the correct date on all my emails.
On a somewhat related note, Speed Racer is coming to a theater near you this year. I am looking forward, to be sure, because I was a huge fan as a kid. But I must admit, it is a little disconcerting to see my childhood memories re-interpreted, re-packaged, and sold back to me.
Well, time moves on, and so must we all. Happy 2008!
Posted by perry032 at January 2, 2008 04:44 PM | TrackBack