tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130421352415377273.post5313194447861647961..comments2024-03-26T03:46:04.937-07:00Comments on Books in Northport: More on Why I Love BooksP. J. Grathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12693462910472164289noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130421352415377273.post-37302539256188091312008-01-24T11:10:00.000-08:002008-01-24T11:10:00.000-08:00I had the same thoughts years ago with Lego softwa...I had the same thoughts years ago with Lego software. As cool as it looked, I wouldn't get my kids software that simulates playing with toys. In this case the live play immensely helped their fine motor skills and visualization.GlennDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01473867706248153079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130421352415377273.post-37596569948491650042008-01-08T08:27:00.000-08:002008-01-08T08:27:00.000-08:00Oh, Maiya and z! One of the pleasures of the time-...Oh, Maiya and z! One of the pleasures of the time-consuming commute I'll have for the next four months (semester) will be looking out the windows, a pleasant winter addition to armchair travels.P. J. Grathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12693462910472164289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130421352415377273.post-39892256619270286382008-01-07T13:58:00.000-08:002008-01-07T13:58:00.000-08:00Great observation Maiya, I've always hated "bored ...Great observation Maiya, I've always hated "bored out of my mind." Riding in a car is an excellent opportunity to connect, video diversions only get in th eway.Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05838366107002628642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130421352415377273.post-51994071045218947972008-01-06T23:02:00.000-08:002008-01-06T23:02:00.000-08:00Amen and a big hug to you, Maiya!Amen and a big hug to you, Maiya!P. J. Grathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12693462910472164289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130421352415377273.post-69824336502817307852008-01-06T20:10:00.000-08:002008-01-06T20:10:00.000-08:00Amen to all that! Diane, keep those stacks of book...Amen to all that! Diane, keep those stacks of books coming for your little one. As the mother of Pamela's aforementioned grandsons, 6 and 9 years old, I can say unequivocably that books are among their very favorite diversions. I could go on all day about my feelings against too much computerized entertainment. One thing I will mention is that I object to the use of video devices in the car on road trips, on the premise that being "bored out of your mind" during those long hours can, quite to the contrary, bring amazing things INTO your mind!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130421352415377273.post-42284778255838293692008-01-04T13:30:00.000-08:002008-01-04T13:30:00.000-08:00And THAT would be sad, z!And THAT would be sad, z!P. J. Grathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12693462910472164289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130421352415377273.post-39131749976080624572008-01-04T07:00:00.000-08:002008-01-04T07:00:00.000-08:00Besides, if I relied on technological doodads and ...Besides, if I relied on technological doodads and gizmos for my lierary nourishment, I would be setting in my den by the "warmth" of empty bookshelves.Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05838366107002628642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130421352415377273.post-58129514389506285342008-01-04T04:20:00.000-08:002008-01-04T04:20:00.000-08:00Good to have you aboard, Diane. I'm glad I found y...Good to have you aboard, Diane. I'm glad I found your site, too. And I'm happy to be able to say that our little grandsons, 6 and 9 years old, have plenty of books, physical activity, open imaginative play and outdoor life.P. J. Grathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12693462910472164289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130421352415377273.post-37727681908718234112008-01-03T18:41:00.000-08:002008-01-03T18:41:00.000-08:00Exactly how I feel! I want my child to be able to...Exactly how I feel! I want my child to be able to stretch his imagination. How does that happen when the toy does all the playing for you? That's why my son, who's only a year and a half old, has stacks of books already. And he loves them! <BR/><BR/>Thanks for visiting my site and linking! I'll get you listed on mine once I get a blogroll up and going!Michelle Constantinescuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09927443258162528366noreply@blogger.com