Paper Trails
The morning newspaper is not what it once was. I am so old that I actually remember when you had to read the paper to find out what was going on the world. If you wanted to see a movie, that’s where you got the show times. If you were looking for a sports score, go to section C. If you wanted to give your opinion, write a letter to the editor. Was there really life before blogs? I’ve always enjoyed the feel of the newspaper and the ink that it leaves on your hands. I still try to read a hard copy of the local paper every day, in addition to a bunch more online, but there is one paper I won’t miss. The Sunday Paper. The great Joe Jackson sang all about it on his debut album in 1979: Brothers heading that way now I guess He just read something made his face turn blue Well I got nothing against the press They wouldn’t print it if it wasn’t true If you want to know about the gay politician If you want to know how to drive your...