Retro Evening

We had dinner with friends this evening and then saw a local theater group present Noel Coward's “Blithe Spirit.” Both the dinner and show were enjoyable.

I'm writing about this because both the dinner and the show featured conversations between adults. Not twit notes, not Facebook “likes” or any text messages or cell phone interruptions. Not that I frequently receive any of today's instant memo's.

But it was a refreshing reminder that a good conversation or a good play featuring sparkling repartee is worth spending time with. The dinner conversation was informative and lively. The play was witty and entertaining.

Both took some time. Not just the nanoseconds it takes to Twitter or text, but real time. Like close to two hours over a meal or two-and-a-half at the theater.

Those of us who have that time, find it a very worthwhile investment. The dividends are food for thought.