Talking Device Marvel
Talking Device Marvel
Talking Device Marvel
"The pen is mightier than the sword", who said that? Well it
doesn't matter because if you have no voice, it is a true
statement!
Being able to immediately engage a person in a conversation,
to buy something you want, or to ask a friend out is
difficult if you have lost your voice. That is until you
realize that the most powerful tools you have available are
a pencil and a pad.
It is amazing how quick you can get a person's attention
when you write them a note. There is something demanding and
intrusive about receiving a note. If you think about it, when
your mail arrives, are you eager to see if someone has sent
you a letter or card? It's the first thing you open! People
love to read notes. That's why it is the most powerful tool
you have available to help communicate with others.
I go to Staples or my favorite place, the Forest Elementary
School Store, and buy the pads and pencils. Since most
people will not be able to buy pencils and pads from Forest,
let me tell you what I get from Staples.
First the pencils:
You can use pens as well as pencils of course. I prefer
pencils. Once when talking to someone at a wedding reception
and asked why I used a pencil instead of a pen, my answer was
"with a pencil you can write in space or under water." That
is true, but the reason is I can erase my question or
comment in case a change needs to be made.
There are two pencil packages that work for me. One is a
Zebra #2 10 pack for $3.99, and the other is a Z-Grip (also
made by Zebra) 7 pack for $3.49. Both are 0.7mm lead with
erasers. I like the Zebra #2 because the eraser on the
Z-Grip comes off in my pocket. Both pencils are refillable
with standard 0.7mm lead. The Zebra #2 is smaller and fits
into my pocket. Also, on both pencils, you can retract the
lead before putting it into your pocket so you don't write
on your clothes!
Second, the pads:
Staples also have pads that fit my needs. They refer to them
as memo books. You can buy a 5 pack of various colors, 3 X 5
in with the spine at the top. They also come with the spine
on the side, so you have a choice. The price for the 5 pack
is $4.95. I carry my pad in my back pocket to have it ready
to whip out and start talking. The pad is small enough that
it fits everywhere. My pads can be found in my car, at home
on the kitchen table, in my bedroom, in my briefcase, at
work by my computer, in my gym bag, and just about anywhere
I might end up having a conversation. So for less than $10
you have a supply of the most useful tools available if you
have no voice. So handy and practical you would not leave
home without it.
Not having a voice to communicate is a big change in a
person's life. You can feel sorry for yourself, or accept it
and move forward. I choose to move forward and find ways to
take advantage of my new reality. Communicating with a
pencil and pad is one of the most effective tools I have
found. Low cost, convenient, and flexible.
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