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Wednesday, 08 February 2012
Mailboxes: Portals for letters, packages, information, and surprises Print E-mail

Now that we are in the digital age, the role of the ubiquitous and functional mailboxes appears to be underappreciated. But harken back to the days of yesteryears or even in the concrete reality of today, mail boxes are a part of a house's fixtures for several reasons. Aside from its decorative (ie, curbside appeal) and protective functions, the mail box serves as a real-world portal for letters and packages.

Mailboxes come in various shapes, colors, and styles, depending of course on the preference of the home or property owner. Whatver day of the week it is, work day or holiday, the mailbox, including the email variety, represents a wonderful door into avenues of information. No wonder, there is such a feeling of expectation and anticipation associated with the very word itself - mailbox, information, surprises, and more!

 
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Given that one cannot really live forever, definitely the next best thing is aging gracefully and living life to the fullest. Each generation is exposed to different sets of variables that affect longevity, quality of life, and standard of living. For the internet-enabled generation, the pace of life appears to have been accelerated in many ways, with a "right now, not later" mentality and the real risk of information overload. Fortuitously, there is the book Living Agelessly: Creating a Lifestyle for Midlife and Beyond.

 

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