typewriters

I just read a very good article about an old man who repaired typewriters during World War II and beyond. Very recommended.

http://www.theatlantic.com/issues/97nov/type.htm

For some reason, I really like old things that aren't "useful" anymore. I have a slide rule and a typewriter on my desk next to my multi-core, Internet connected computers. I'm not so much a pack-rat, I don't think (maybe consult with my wife on that question), I just like great things, no matter when in history they were considered great.