Weren't we lucky to have parents who valued reading? My Mom would troop us kids down to the library at least every month. Both my Dad and Mom loved to read. I would see either one of them reading something all the time, whether it was a book, a magazine or a newspaper. They both instilled in me the love of reading. It's made me more aware of the World and worlds within pages of books. I'll always be grateful for that.
We are indeed lucky. I still wish I had learned to be a speedreader like my dad, but I suspect mom’s genetics took over…I’m way more visual. Cheers and hope your 2025 is off to a good start, Mark!
I am a voracious reader, like your dad. I read a range of genres but science fiction (as in Asimov and many other famous SF writers) was my earlier favourite. Nowadays (probably started by Tolkien) I have turned to reading (and also writing) fantasy - magic. It gives greater scope for imagination - what if? ,,,,as with SF.
Not surprised you’ve been a fan of sci-fi too. As for magic and supernatural fiction, I much prefer it and have gotten sucked into a few series in my day. One of my dearest friends reads them like they’re going out of style. She’s a hoot…and tears up a library shelf! :-)
Why thank you, Kene. I love the word “musings.” So apropos…of my random amusements and rambles in the brambles. Cheers and thank you for the words of encouragement and support!
Go Clint go. Reading isn't my thing as I explained the reasons why in an earlier post on an earlier post of yours in a similar vibe. I still shudder at the let down of that particular book and I don't ever want to go through that trauma again. My loss? probably, but that's life. Cheers DougT 🇫🇴
Different strokes, different folks, boo. I was lucky my dad didn’t “force” me to read. But he encouraged me. So now…I read a page or three a day as a bit of ritual. My attention span isn’t big enough for much more. lol
Never read it, but the little I've heard about it make it sound like a tearjerker. Gay romance written by a woman though? Nah. I'll pass. I don't need a book to make me cry...though not mad if one does.
I'm more apt to read a humorous essay/memoir. David Sedaris is a personal fave. "Me Talk Pretty One Day" remains one that always turn a frown upside down.
It's not a tear jerker, just has a rather BANG point that robbed me of time, emotion, sanity even. I personally still maintain she was ghosting it for a bloke. End of.
Hey Clint,
Weren't we lucky to have parents who valued reading? My Mom would troop us kids down to the library at least every month. Both my Dad and Mom loved to read. I would see either one of them reading something all the time, whether it was a book, a magazine or a newspaper. They both instilled in me the love of reading. It's made me more aware of the World and worlds within pages of books. I'll always be grateful for that.
We are indeed lucky. I still wish I had learned to be a speedreader like my dad, but I suspect mom’s genetics took over…I’m way more visual. Cheers and hope your 2025 is off to a good start, Mark!
I am a voracious reader, like your dad. I read a range of genres but science fiction (as in Asimov and many other famous SF writers) was my earlier favourite. Nowadays (probably started by Tolkien) I have turned to reading (and also writing) fantasy - magic. It gives greater scope for imagination - what if? ,,,,as with SF.
Not surprised you’ve been a fan of sci-fi too. As for magic and supernatural fiction, I much prefer it and have gotten sucked into a few series in my day. One of my dearest friends reads them like they’re going out of style. She’s a hoot…and tears up a library shelf! :-)
As always, I really admire your "voice"... Your writings, your musings, it's all so...comfortable and cozy. Thank you for sharing your creativity!
Why thank you, Kene. I love the word “musings.” So apropos…of my random amusements and rambles in the brambles. Cheers and thank you for the words of encouragement and support!
Go Clint go. Reading isn't my thing as I explained the reasons why in an earlier post on an earlier post of yours in a similar vibe. I still shudder at the let down of that particular book and I don't ever want to go through that trauma again. My loss? probably, but that's life. Cheers DougT 🇫🇴
Different strokes, different folks, boo. I was lucky my dad didn’t “force” me to read. But he encouraged me. So now…I read a page or three a day as a bit of ritual. My attention span isn’t big enough for much more. lol
Let's just say that book was 'The Front Runner' written by Patricia Nell Warren (supposedly not a Ghost writer)
Never read it, but the little I've heard about it make it sound like a tearjerker. Gay romance written by a woman though? Nah. I'll pass. I don't need a book to make me cry...though not mad if one does.
I'm more apt to read a humorous essay/memoir. David Sedaris is a personal fave. "Me Talk Pretty One Day" remains one that always turn a frown upside down.
https://www.google.com/books/edition/Me_Talk_Pretty_One_Day/WVKiq9stTNgC?hl=en&gbpv=0
It's not a tear jerker, just has a rather BANG point that robbed me of time, emotion, sanity even. I personally still maintain she was ghosting it for a bloke. End of.
I'm sorry, Doug. Sounds like a bad trip...hate books like that.