VENTING

I remember a Public Service Announcement that came on every evening at 11:00 p.m. It went something like this; "Parents: It's 11:00. Do you know where your children are?"

I'm sure the intent was to increase parental vigilance regarding their children's doings. So in like manner, I toss out this PSA. "Parents: It's quiet time. Do you know what your children are reading?"

Writing is considered a craft, and words and ideas are our tools. Words and ideas are powerful things. Anyone in the media k...