“So Long Old Friends”
Good Cause
Do you ever wonder what to do with your old phone when you get a new one? Each of these phones was “the best yet” when I got it. I have kept them in a drawer thinking that I might someday use them again. There have been several others that I just threw away. Well, I just discovered a new service called “Cell Phones for Soldiers.” They will recycle your old cell phone, and use the proceeds to provide pre-paid calling cards and cell phones to troops serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. That’s where these are going.
“You’ve Come a Long Way Baby”
When I got “The Brick” 20 or so short years ago I thought it was the coolest thing yet. The idea of making phone calls without looking for a phone booth was revolutionary. I also remember my $1,000 monthly phone bills that I somehow justified. When I compare The Brick to my new iPhone4 I am amazed. I also wonder what’s just around the corner.
