This is a step by step process in how we have stopped using complete sentences, moved on to using one or two word responses and emoticons, and now, we aren't even attempting to spell out the words any longer.

. In a way perhaps we have come full circle, from primitive cave drawings to great literary achievements, and now back to smilies and abbreviations. In the future, instead of speaking, they will beat each other about the head with rudimentary tools once used while composing enchanting sentences; pen, paper, and a brain.

. With the millions of words we have within our grasp, why make up something that has little or no flair to explain something that, at one time, could fill a volume of a book. .

You have probably noticed, as have I, that the language we use with which to communicate has vastly degraded over the last decade or so. I blame this on what we call "informal" communications means.

. In the past, in order to communicate, you did a few things: spoke to the person directly either by visiting or by phone, or wrote a letter. Yes, a letter. Those archaic things that were written by your hand, not typed with your fingers.

. Now, we live in a world where we don't even bother to call people. We stay in touch with email, the first evil. The second evil that has led to the world of poor language and communication skills is instant messaging. The last and final evil for the day, and by far the one that scares me the most, is text messaging. After watching our commercials even make fun of this horrible trend, I fear for my children.