A great novel is a kind of conversion experience. We come away from it changed. — Katherine Paterson, Gates of Excellence
whittney says: that so funny that you posted this cause i was just got out all my old black an white family pictures.
Eileen Widman says: I have one of these of my Grandmother taken when she was 16.
Eileen Widman says: Just finished a book Titled Planet Walker. You would like it Mary Jane. Now reading Hummingbirds Daughter,
Between bouts of doll making, and quilting. Got out a lot of old unfinished projects and looked at them to decide if they were worth finishing now that I have the room. Yes was the answer so sewing fun has begun!!!
Kindle electronic readers are capable of kindling some pretty fiery emotions among literature lovers. The technologically inclined love the Kindle’s compact paper-free design and countless download choices. The technologically challenged, on the other hand, maintain a passionate devotion to the printed page, citing the irreplaceable pleasure of whispering pages and the …
Elizabeth Fields says: I am also an avid book lover! Old books, new books-they call to me on a daily basis. When life sometimes can be a little overwhelming, a good book transports me on a mini vacation to someone elses world. Personally, I can’t imagine reading with a Kindle (no offense to the manufacturers) because the touch and feel of the binding, the turning of each page to find out what happens next, the scent that wafts up from my old books from the 1920’s; well those things can’t be replaced! I do appreciate the efforts of Worldreader’s however. Because to me the only thing worse than not having my books, would be having nothing to read at all. Everyone deserves that!
Hi MaryJane,
I didn’t think I would like having a Kindle until my parents gave me one for Christmas, and I must admit to loving it. And I’m one of those people who still doesn’t have an iPod, much less an iPad! For books with images or interesting typography or cool binding or something like that, of course the real thing is irreplaceable, but when the text is all that matters, I’m a true Kindle convert. What Worldreader is doing sounds fabulous and much easier than shipping tons of books overseas.
By the way, I just started a blog, somewhat inspired by your take on the good life, and posted today raving about how great you and your magazine are. :o) Thanks for all that you do!
Lisa H says: I work for an organization that has people in many areas of Africa, mainly Uganda and Ghana, as well as Bangladesh and India. While the technology and accessibility for these things is absolutely wonderful, I wonder about things like how do they keep them charged when electricity is intermittent at best? What happens when the technology becomes old (in a day) and it needs to be upgraded in order to continue to be used. I know electricity is a very BIG problem in the countries I have mentioned because I work with people in those countries all the time. So while this idea is inspiring I am just wondering how effective this will really be. I really like the idea behind the kindle, but I’m so tired of having to keep up with technology. I know that twenty years from now I’ll still be able to read the book on my shelf. Will I be able to say the same with the Kindle?
Give me a live book anyday. I do not want a machine that can be broken, malfunction etc. Besides reading is an excellent remedy for loneliness without distractions. I live in an area where my computer goes out and there is only one service in the area! Books are my best friends.
Our home is filled with books, tons of books! We LOVE books!!!! I have shelf after shelf of 100+ year old books and read them. That said…I love the fact that I can get so many books for free from Gutenberg Press especially since my favorite stories are all so old they no longer have copyrights. I also love being able to down load books for homeschooling. Our town library here in Nowhere, Idaho is…pathetic. The micro collection of books combined with the pathetic hours, would mean buying a lot of books for our Charlotte Mason inspired homeschooling. Having e-books is wonderful.
Tomi says: I resisted, “I love checking out free books at the library, do NOT get me a Kindle”, I said. Yep, he bought me a Kindle for Christmas. Yes, I love it. Just wish I could “share” books MORE.
Terry H says: What a cute apron. Another pattern that would be fun to make. Any idea where I can get my hands on one?
Eileen Widman says: When I go out to collect eggs and put them in a pocket I always end up cracking one and it is usually the one on the bottom. No matter how careful I am so now I go out in my apron armed with an egg box.LOL
Eileen Widman says: I love that fabric in this apron. Do you know the name of it and the company that sells it?
MaryJane says: Sorry, we don’t. That apron was sewn something like seven years ago.
It’s hard to imagine there are people in the U.S. who cannot read. Where would you be today if you hadn’t slipped into The Secret Garden, tagged along on The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, jaunted Around the World in 80 Days, or made yourself at home in The Little House on the Prairie? The books I’ve read have spirited me away on incredible journeys, paths I would never have been able to tread had I not been able to read.
Enter Captain James Arruda Henry …
That is amazing!! it is so wonderful that he has such a loving, supportive family! I can not imagine spending that many years on earth and not knowing how to read! my childhood was filled with books, and I couldn’t imagine life without them, I guess he has a lot of catching up to do!!
What a great story, thanks for sharing it!
You asked “How will you expand your horizons this year?” My intention is emphasis on three life areas: Creativity, Relationships, Prosperity. The three words that will guide me are Openness => Trust => Confidence. So while staying open to possibility and opportunity, I trust the process and myself. I’m writing my book, building another income stream, planning my best garden yet. Learning always!
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Thanks so much for honoring our grandfather on your beautiful and inspiring sight!! We are so busy we barely have enough time to get books out but I feel so grateful the sun woke me so early today and I took the time to browse. I can’t wait to show my sister your sight. Please encourage your connections to see our sight http://www.fishermanslanguage.com because we are building a Literacy program as well as building an Elder resource center. Love makes the world go round!! Marlisa
MaryJane says: How WONDERFUL to hear from you. We just sent a check off to http://www.firstbook.org. We are BELIEVERS in the power of literacy.
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OK, Who are these lovelies?
Taken in Oakesdale, Washington in the 40-50s. One of the gals in the pic gave it to us to use. The girls were official agriculture ambassadors. Ca-Ute!