Kickin' it old school

     

     The term "old school" is often heard in conversations these days. It is not the same as "old," but, it's related. 

     Old School can refer to a way of doing things in an earlier era. This new term also describes something slightly out-of-date, old-fashioned or uncool, but, possibly still in use by the young or old — a good example, being "Converse sneakers." 
     Something that is considered "Old School" could also be looked upon with high regard or respect, as it is applied to things perceived to be timeless. 
     In earlier times, decades would go by before any great changes took place, be they inventions, advances in medical research or styles. 
     Now, major changes surrounding our lives with another new word popping up in our vocabulary, seem to be happening at a fast pace — almost every day, it seems.  
     

Just to name a few:

1. Texting instead of telephone conversations. 

2. On-line banking has become the norm. 

3. Purchasing almost anything on-line. 

4. Absence of land line phones. 

5. Handling issues with companies via the internet. 

  

     And, a brand new name, that to me, I 

found fascinating — 

"Earworms," a term once used exclusively for insects, is the name for those unrelenting tunes that you find hard to get out of your head.  

Here are some examples of "old school" in this, our modern day world: 

1. Driving a stick shift in a brand new car. 
2. Reading a hand-held printed book. 
3. Posting a hand-written letter. 
4. Using a hand-held, printed dictionary instead of using Wikipedia. 
5. Some men now choosing to use a straight razor for shaving.  

     So, I concur, "old school" can either be to our advantage or disadvantage, depending on our perspective.

  

     "When I was little, I used to pick dandelions as flowers. When I got older, I learned they were weeds. The dandelion didn't change... but my perspective did!"  

— Unknown

—  beulah