But what about my bookmarks?

There's always some new technology out there threatening to kill my two loves: ink and paper.
We already know the Internet is killing my newspapers, but today I watched Jon Stewart and read the NY Times about this new thing called Kindle, which is threatening to kill my books.
So Kindle is talked about all over and I'm probably behind the times, but the new Kindle 2 just came out, so we'll just pretend I'm talking about the new version. The new version will read aloud to you. Woo hoo. It's a nifty idea, really, to have all your books on one thing that is easy to read and has a long battery life.
I tend to over pack when I travel. I bring too many jeans. I pack too many shoes. I even take along too many books. So I suppose something like the Kindle would help me. I can read whatever I feel like on a thing that's only a few ounces instead of packing several books that can weigh down a bag.
Of course, every article I've read on it asks, "If things like the Kindle make it big, is this going to end good 'ol fashioned books?" I think a more important question is, what about all the fun bookmarks I've collected over the years? If we start using this new technology, I might have to throw out my bookmarks. You probably think that's no big deal, but pssh. You don't know me. I never use bookmarks, it's true. But it's the idea of having some special, pretty thing to hold my place. True, I use pencils or random scraps of paper, but I like my bookmarks. They scatter over my bookshelf saying, "I'm here if you need me."
If we use things like Kindle instead, you can still use that abandoned bookshelf for nick-nacks. And books you bought before technology can make nice kindle for the fire. However, bookmarks leftover...what do you use that for? What now, people, what now?

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I love the movie Hot Rod, with Andy Samberg. Andy is on SNL and teamed up with these other geniuses to make www.thelonelyisland.com. They make fun of rap songs (look for "I'm on a Boat") or things like MTV reality shows with 3D affects. If you're bored, just check out the site. I guarantee it's good for some giggles if you're into that kind of humor.