Great post & responses. When carrying a slippie, I find myself enjoying the "experience" moreso than when carrying a more modern folder. One tends to admire/respect the design & what it signifies more (At least it does to me).
In todays day & age & with information/stimulation coming at us from so many outlets (TV, radio, Internet, IPOD, etc), it's nice to slow down a bit & "enjoy" what we're doing than just doing it.