physical calendars: Finding the right calendar

Physical calendars, like watches, probably have little use these days. But many still find them giving pleasure that no digital almanac can. Buying a physical calendar online can be mind-boggling – the choice is immense, as is the price range. But in this boggle lies the joy.

Beyond its functional purpose of marking dates and organising schedules, calendars symbolise a fresh chapter, a ceremonial step into a new year, month, day. Mark a date, flip the month, and you’re literally following a timeline.

Calendars, whether of the wall or desk variety, also can double up as objets d’art, whether every sheet is accompanied by a print of a famous work of art, a poster from a great movie, or a photograph of a stunning view. A calendar becomes an ombudsman of your taste.

There is also satisfaction to be derived from the calendar’s functionality. It effortlessly syncs with your routines, becoming an indispensable companion that guides your days and weeks. Its presence streamlines your activities, providing a sense of control in a temporal blur. And it provides tangible pleasure in all its abstract timekeeping.