A little girl was hospitalized. As the days passed and the test results were collected, it became obvious that she would not be able to be home on Christmas Day. Being from a prosperous and caring family, they showered her with expensive gifts in an effort to overcome this unfortunate circumstance. There were great overstuffed animals, including a 6 ft. tall giraffe, dolls, dollhouses and games of every description. The room was transformed into a miniature Toys-R-Us. Every time her parents came into the hospital they brought another present. But they were never able to stay long for they were always due at some luncheon, dinner party or society function. One day the child was particularly upset in the midst of all these fine gifts and held desperately on to the mother as she gave her a kiss and hug before rushing out to the next engagement. The mother tried to interest her in the newest toy she had brought. Through the tears the child cried, “Mommy I want you!” -John Killinger
“Between 1305 and the early 1800’s. the House of Taxis ran a form of pony express service all over Europe…. Its couriers clad in blue and silver uniforms, crisscrossed the continent carrying messages between princes and generals, merchants and money lenders.” –Alvin Toffler, The Third Wave We may think we are the first generation consumed by rapid communication but we are not. Throughout our history it has been a priority. Of course, now in the 21 st century we must ask: are we better or worse for it?
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