I send about a dozen texts a month, almost all of them to my wife. There's too much to do during the day to chat at the snail's pace of texting. If I'm going to say something, I want the speed of a full size keyboard or the human voice.

But that's just my individual preference. I think that, in general, the expansion of communication has been tremendously beneficial. We can choose our own communities across the entire world. We aren't limited by geographic distance and thus have so many more choices that any previous generation.

That was really good!

I have yet to encounter a copy of the AP Stylebook, let alone be required to consult one. Is it used outside of journalism?

That's a clever idea! But no, I wouldn't accept a piggyback ride from him.

@Sandy in Fishy -- that would be this Monty Python clip:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLE60Aspsu4

Which is NSFW, by the way.

Alcohol, once again you have betrayed faithful consumers by getting them into trouble.

Ah, more recruits for the Night's Watch.

When the apes take over and pass laws restricting human movement, you'll wish that you had listened to this guy.

You're most welcome, SparkS.

That's so cute!

You will come to the Brony side of the Force eventually.

Thanks, Katy! I've updated the post to reflect the information that you provided.

Hmm. He has a girlfriend.

I agree with Cat Kenny. He should take it down and erect the treehouse elsewhere, or else buy the land (provided that the government is willing to sell).

Ah, yes, The Coach. I've met him a few times. He's annoying.

But more often, I encounter people who grab three or four pairs of dumbbells.