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As Civilization Crumbles around Me …

This past weekend the Financial Times reported that the last typewriter has rolled off the line at the last factory in Britain still manufacturing the antiquarian devices. This is a sad day for those of us who relish the experience of writing on a typewriter.

I learned to type on a manual typewriter. We had electrics, but only enough for about half the class. I am so distraught that I couldn’t possibly blog today. Instead, I give you this oldie, which is sort of related: Now I need a place to hide away . . .