Or could it be that, when a person has less of an interest of the ongoing outside world, they spend a little more time in the internal one?
Nostalgia is normal and should not be treated. Celebration of life is different for everyone.
Besides, I liked the story, made me feel a little nostalgic myself.
So, if we were to transpose those things to the young of today, what is it you think they will look back on?
Would I miss the 4 or 5 flyers coming through my door. Phone calls selling me loft insulation or, double glazing. I imagine somemone saying, 'Do you remember when we had to use a mobile device to get in touch with each other.
...Ray.