I like technology. In fact, I thrive on it. Efficient, stimulating, tactile, interactive, fun — what more could one ask for? But as much as I like the ‘feel’ of technology and its gadgets, I love the feel of writing, the sensation of a good pen put to paper, the tangible fluidity of ebb-less ink keeping pace with my flowing thoughts. There is no intrusive auto-correct, no clamoring alarms to openly announce a mistake, no need for plug and outlet, no accidents from a delete button or electrical outage, no cryptic application to drain the brain and wallet, and no tiny screen keyboard to expose the slightest error of finger.

I wonder if children today get to experience the handy skill of cursive, the esthetic of writing in analog, the near immediate transcription of thought from the mental to the physical world. I hope so, because writing, pen to paper, is an adept, historic art that can be enjoyed by all.