A paper book has always been my love. I romanticize the smell and feel of the paper as the black ink lifts of the page to carry me away into whatever treasures unfold.
I scoffed at the e-reader for many months. But now I eat my words because I am the proud owner of a Nook. It will never replace my books but goodness it is so handy right now as I bounce between hospitals with both parents ill.
I love being able to read my book or read aloud my parents favorites and have my music all in one small item that goes in my purse. Plus it plays sudoku when I can't concentrate on a story. How cool is that?
Dear David, I haven't come by yet to say "welcome back" butn ow I have come to realize I actually missed your irreverant verses and wonderful photography. It's wonderful to have you back.
I do not know
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But I like to read a book
Without that glow....
Give me a paper book
My dear friend
There must be some text
We do not electronically send
Something to do with paper and ink
Something that makes us think.
Or take a drink
But lasts more than a wink....
Love your work, Sandy!
ReplyDeleteAs someone who embraces technology in all its forms, my vote nonetheless would be for a paper-and-ink book too!
A paper book has always been my love. I romanticize the smell and feel of the paper as the black ink lifts of the page to carry me away into whatever treasures unfold.
ReplyDeleteI scoffed at the e-reader for many months. But now I eat my words because I am the proud owner of a Nook. It will never replace my books but goodness it is so handy right now as I bounce between hospitals with both parents ill.
I love being able to read my book or read aloud my parents favorites and have my music all in one small item that goes in my purse. Plus it plays sudoku when I can't concentrate on a story. How cool is that?
Have a blessed day today!
Jules,
ReplyDeleteI hope your parents recover soon. I really enjoyed your perspective on the Nook v paper books and how one will do what the other doesn't.
Dear David,
ReplyDeleteI haven't come by yet to say "welcome back" butn ow I have come to realize I actually missed your irreverant verses and wonderful photography.
It's wonderful to have you back.
Wonderful to see you here, SpacedLaw - and I'm so glad you endorse the irreverent verse!
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Technology has gone too far
For this Granny, its beginning to jar.
Good Reading!
Maggie X
Nuts in May
Ill have to use the Dictionary and the www an awful lot to make a fitting response to that one. All I can come up with is a
ReplyDeleteI'll just have to by a book
that would let me be a cook
but I'm afraid my fanny
would get a slap from nanny
Maggie, I'm all for technology, and here is a lot to be said about the convenience of an e-reader, but books just have an extra human dimension!
ReplyDeleteNice work, RuneE - much to be admired!
ReplyDeleteNot too sure if gran will like it!
ReplyDeleteShe may in fact tell me to 'bike it!'
She'd give a look and hard look
and say. "Give to me a proper book!
Barnes and Noble books cost too much
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Is inviting and comfy that is clear
My pocketbook is too small my dear
Barnes and Noble? I had to look
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It's like a Kindle from Amazon
Which you can also read with no light on.
(I'd still rather have a proper book anyday)
Great idea, the Nook. Silly name, though. Will poor B & N always be in the shadow of Amazon?
ReplyDeletepaper books - anytime, all the time. Well written
ReplyDeleteEddie, I want to know exactly what Granny's reaction was!
ReplyDeleteThanks, TechnoBabe - really appreciate the trouble you take to reply in verse!
ReplyDeleteAyak, you did so well to rhyme with the word "Amazon"!
ReplyDeleteHi Willow, isn't it strange to think how much is spent on giving new products the "right" name!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Rajlakshmi - I'm happy to read a book either way, in print or electronically - but my study would be bare without all its "real" books!
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