From the Ludite

Today I write from the comfort of Cameron and Una's Hapkido class. I am typing with my thumbs on a tiny little pocket computer via someone's unprotected wi-fi connection (thank you, whoever you are. No one keeps their connections open anymore, and I don't want to pay for a media package.) For most people of my age group this is not terribly unusual. I, however, am fascinated by this possibility. A computer in my pocket? How did I get from wanting an electric typewriter to having the internet in my purse? When did it become expected that I could carry around an entire encyclopedia at the same time I am shopping for shoes (theoretically), all from my hand held electronic device? I am living the Star Trek dream, minus dating captains! Fascinating.