This idea came from a comment made by Vulture in another discussion regarding turns of phrase, and if we are influenced by the books we read. Agreeing that books do have influence, Vulture said, "Books have been around before t.v.". It was also mentioned about that's why they are burned. I agree. I wonder, though, are we influenced in our reading choices by the latest feature film adaptations, t.v. movie adaptations, or by what some celebrity says we should read (Oprah's book club), or if a book causes a flap, do we, like me, read it just to find out the big deal ? (I do not need somebody who thinks they know how I should think policing my brain!)
I see myself as as iconoclast in ever sense of the word, and I am trying my damndest to keep the written word alive and kicking. I read to kids, give books as gifts and I feel that I am in a losing battle for the minds of children and adults. In a world of purposely mis-spelled words in advertising or by musical artists, text message and instant message short hand, teachers who do not correct mistakes because it can damage a child's delicate psyche (which is a big pile of cow plop!), I feel like a lone island of rebellion.
Am I? Or do you and others feel the same way? Here is my challenge. Invent new words, resurect old words and turns of phrase, use whole words, use comeplete sentences, correct your child's spelling and grammar....do something to help preserve our languages, our culture, our written word.
Buck the trend! Dare to be different! Stand up for books, or watch them burn when Farenheit 451 comes to pass....it's your choice.
I see myself as as iconoclast in ever sense of the word, and I am trying my damndest to keep the written word alive and kicking. I read to kids, give books as gifts and I feel that I am in a losing battle for the minds of children and adults. In a world of purposely mis-spelled words in advertising or by musical artists, text message and instant message short hand, teachers who do not correct mistakes because it can damage a child's delicate psyche (which is a big pile of cow plop!), I feel like a lone island of rebellion.
Am I? Or do you and others feel the same way? Here is my challenge. Invent new words, resurect old words and turns of phrase, use whole words, use comeplete sentences, correct your child's spelling and grammar....do something to help preserve our languages, our culture, our written word.
Buck the trend! Dare to be different! Stand up for books, or watch them burn when Farenheit 451 comes to pass....it's your choice.