Friday, October 1, 2010

Writing Instruments

To hold a pen is to be at war. — Voltaire

I believe that Voltaire meant, to write is to be at war, presumably at war with oneself, although he could have been referring to the slogan, the pen is mightier than the sword. I am digressing. Here is what I really want to say—if Voltaire were alive, he would have said, to use a computer is to be at war. I realize that the computer is a convenience, but ONLY WHEN IT WORKS!!! Sorry for yelling—things have been building up.

When I turned 50, my husband gave me a Mont Blanc pen. It is an instrument of peace and meditation.  This week I could not find refills at any store in Grass Valley, so I ordered some online. When I am frustrated with my computer, there is nothing like writing with a favorite pen. It is to be at peace. However, to be out of ink is dangerous business, especially if one is already in computer-heck.

These are luxury problems. The bottom line is I am blessed by so much. How lucky I am to have a computer and a pen.

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