Is Manual Labor a For-Credit Subject?
So, a friend has a miniature academy called MindSpot, where Philadelphians (or those who can get to Philadelphia) learn about: Pencils, Scriptwriting, better iPhone photography and many other skills in one-session evening classes.
Have decided to offer Introduction to Analog Living, in which I will gather a series of “obsolete” items in one room and explain how they all could more or less make your life better if they were part of it again.
Tentative list:
Rolodex 500
Sony TC-D5 pro cassette deck
My First Sony Cassette Box
Olivetti Lettera 32
Olympia SM 9
Olympia SG-1
Nikon F4
Olympus XA
Lamy Safari Fountain Pen
Filofax Luxe, Personal
Polaroid SX-70
We will run through the operation of all these companions, without the aid of wi-fi or high-speed connections, then consider where and how to reintroduce said devices into every day life, and what to expect when they bump up against the virtual world.
While most typospherians may not need this sort of re-refresher course, you may know someone who would enjoy a survey-style experience; pass it along if you like.
Here’s a link, since there’s not enough time to send me an SASE, heh!
In other news — yes, there will be a Third Annual TYPE-IN in Philadelphia, early December–date/location TBA.
phillytyper 
What a great idea!
Go McGet! I sincerely hope you get some takers for this – $20 is a bargain. You might even get some new folks into the Typosphere!
Go McGet! I sincerely hope you get some take-up for this. $20 is a bargain and you might even get some new members for the Typosphere.
This will interest you — although the site hasn’t been udpated recently and I’m not sure the conference is still on.
http://www.analogueconference.co.uk
This sounds great! I love the idea, and I really hope to make it to your next type in.
I’ll be at the Type-In for sure this year as well.