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A dear old friend of mine of many years was retired the other day. In many ways I'll miss my old pal more than words can say! Alas, there was no longer any need for him and his upper and lower case. Since a computer took its place he faded into oblivion without a trace! I speak of my trusty IBM Selectric upon which I used to hunt and peck. Now, I rely upon old Dell and frankly at times its a pain in the neck! 'Twas some comfort knowing that if my Selectric went on the fritz, That I didn't have to talk to Basheesh in India when it gave me fits! In his elder years his parts began to show some wear and tear, And since the dear old chap hardly qualified for medicare, 'Twas getting difficult to find a typewriter doc for his repair. After all, he and his elderly peers are becoming rather rare! It was with some remorse that I consigned him to the Goodwill Store, Hoping someone would give him a good home and life once more. Now its just this puzzling 'puter and me for which I have little affection! (Plus, my monitor screen is becoming blurred with whiteout correction!) Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired (c) All Rights Reserved
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