Lists and Notes

I know that in this day and age of Blackberries, PDA's, notebook computers, and cell phones, a paper list might seem a bit old fashioned. But I love them! The picture above is a grouping of lists I collected from around my house that I am currently ticking off. There is something wonderful in the tangibility of a list that you can work through, and then toss when complete. It gives a finality to chores, shopping, tasks, etc.

Every man I have ever dated has laughed at my lists. But talk to my friends and ask them when the last time was that I forgot a birthday or was out of a key ingredient while preparing for a party.

I can ignore a beep from my phone without even thinking about it, but at the end of the day when I feel the cool smooth of that piece of paper in my pocket I remember that there is something I need to do!