In an attempt to be current and communicate efficiently, I have been converted to web phone access and texting. And I'm addicted. However, it is a whole new language which can be confusing sometimes. Even with emoticons, feelings and tone aren't always well communicated in 140 character blurbs.
In thinking about this the other day, I realized that this abbreviated transmission isn't as new as I thought. I was raised on the C D B! and C D C? books by William Steig, which are full of letter/number combos, word play with simply charming line drawings. I guess I've used text lingo my whole life, now I get to apply it for more than just being silly.
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