Speaking of books...
Best,
Scott
PS.
I have books from my childhood..."Little Golden Books," etc.
I've never thrown away a book; I try to find someone who is glad to have a book.
I was just thinking today about contacting the county jail to donate some books
and offer to help illiterate inmates learn to read.
So much that one can accomplish with the ability to read and learn.
I know from experience.
When I was a child, about 3-4 years old, I would climb into my Mother's lap as she
read the newspaper and she would point to small words like "the," "and," etc. and I would say the words.
With my Mom's Love and help, I was reading on a third grade level when I entered kindergarten.
When I was in the third grade, the school system had some extra "tests" that were administered to the fifth and sixth graders that they wanted to give to younger students. My name was mentioned and I scored in the top 10% of the fifth and sixth graders.
The school contacted my Mother about advancing me a grade and my Mom said, "Let the boy alone. He'll learn as he is willing to."
I was still placed in an "advanced learning curriculum," but by then, I became rebellious and, well, I wish that at the time I would have applied myself.
Now, I'm over 50 and have finally decided to "apply myself."
I always thought I may be a Teacher, but, maybe I still can teach.
I Love and miss my Mom....