Today, some women at my work were talking about how that girl Fantasia (which always makes me think of Mickey Mouse wearing a wizard hat) from American Idol recently came out as illiterate
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Honestly, the musical style is the slightest of my points of irritation with this scenario. In general, I'm happy to completely ignore that the show even exists, but this was just too revolting and angry-making (yay, articulate me! Go I! *snicker*) to pass up.
I remember hearing in one of my college classes (Geology with a kick-a$$ teacher) that some of my fellow students couldn't read. As someone who grew up being read to by my parents and grandparents I was absolutely horrified. My family's love of reading was passed onto me from day one. When my grandfather died the family requested that money be donated to Hospice or the church. Someoen donated $100 worth of childrens' books, one of which was one my grandfather read to me ALL of the time ("A Fly Went By" very cute, check it out) It didn't matter what that man was doing, I can always recall him putting it aside to read to me. My grandmother is the same way even now and I wouldn't trade that for anything. Reading can be the one gift a child (or adult) can be given that won't fade with time. Adventures can still be had by ging to your local library... I'm gonna sign off before I start to sound anymore like a public service announcement but let's hope her daughter has better luck.
totally agree. oh but she probably has people to help her negotiate contracts so it's okay!
snort. so did elvis presley and david bowie and god knows how many other people who still ended up getting screwed.
god, reading is essential..I just balk at people who pass up the opportunity to learn things (be it useful lifelong skills or anything) because it isn't apparently necessary. though reading has always been something I hold incredibly dear, so I'm biased.
and she came and performed at the venue I work for. oh the stories I heard, and not many flattering.
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As someone who grew up being read to by my parents and grandparents I was absolutely horrified. My family's love of reading was passed onto me from day one.
When my grandfather died the family requested that money be donated to Hospice or the church. Someoen donated $100 worth of childrens' books, one of which was one my grandfather read to me ALL of the time ("A Fly Went By" very cute, check it out)
It didn't matter what that man was doing, I can always recall him putting it aside to read to me. My grandmother is the same way even now and I wouldn't trade that for anything.
Reading can be the one gift a child (or adult) can be given that won't fade with time. Adventures can still be had by ging to your local library...
I'm gonna sign off before I start to sound anymore like a public service announcement but let's hope her daughter has better luck.
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snort. so did elvis presley and david bowie and god knows how many other people who still ended up getting screwed.
god, reading is essential..I just balk at people who pass up the opportunity to learn things (be it useful lifelong skills or anything) because it isn't apparently necessary. though reading has always been something I hold incredibly dear, so I'm biased.
and she came and performed at the venue I work for. oh the stories I heard, and not many flattering.
I seriously love you after this rant, lol
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