Eric... Funny... I just read Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH --- LOL --- and "The Giving Tree".
Strange, such memories evoke such emotions.
I love reading what you write.
Meki
Thank you for bringing back such a wonderful part of my childhood...a good book...i remember spending hours soaking them up...my kids read. but nothing like i did...the draw of the computer or tv urges them out...it shows in the lack of fulness of their imagination...sometimes i think unplugging everything for a month or two might be a good idea, LOL...but then i'd have to sneak my medhelp fix!!LOL....
I can easily understand how he can feel that way. Now that I re-read it as an adult, I wonder how much of it I really understood at 8. One of the reasons I think the book was so successful is that it seems to have had a broad appeal to many age groups.
In his words: I liked the parts where I could understand what they were talking about.
I'm familiar with that as my 8 your old chose this as one of his three required reading books for the summer. It's a wonderful read - but I'll tell you, it was a tall order for him. I'd have to say he laboured through it, more than enjoying it. It's a pitty. But he has learned to make commitments more carefully.
Thank you for that very nice complement.
It truly is the simple things isn't it... thanks for the weekly 'boat story' too :)
I appreciate your disposition greatly and feel that you are a kindred spirit and older brother (not too much older I might add). Good stuff and please continue to share as many truly appreciate your words and experiences...
You got that right if I look at Lindsay Lohan, Britney or Paris one more time Im going to scream.They are everywhere unfortunately. Thats entertainment??????????????????
Sad....Sad....
I think I was born old, but I love a good story - especially this one! I am really glad you both like it as well.
When you look at what our entertainment is now with movies, popular books and computer games, it has to make you wonder what price we are paying for giving up all the happy stories.
yeah me too....i want to be a baby! wah! wah!
Everyone else says they wouldnt do it again for a million dollars..............
i would...like you said ESPECIALLY NOW!!
i do, sometimes i do. especially now.
thats so funny you cracked me up! I felt the same way- Dont you wish you were 5 years old again?
I do.
:)
It was very soothing like a kid watching cartoons.
Do you know how long it's been since someone told me a story?
Love it.