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I found out today that, with the exception of one woman who has already read 50 books since the start of the year, nobody I work with reads.
Even the former and current English majors hadn’t read Huckleberry Finn, The Awakening, The Hobbit, Lolita, Catcher in the Rye, The Jungle. They know what wiki has to say about some of them and they’ve watched excerpts of film adaptations of course so I’m sure it’s fine.6 -
TwitchyMacGee wrote: »I found out today that, with the exception of one woman who has already read 50 books since the start of the year, nobody I work with reads.
Even the former and current English majors hadn’t read Huckleberry Finn, The Awakening, The Hobbit, Lolita, Catcher in the Rye, The Jungle. They know what wiki has to say about some of them and they’ve watched excerpts of film adaptations of course so I’m sure it’s fine.
That is a bit shocking, seriously.2 -
It makes me glad we had a literature rich curriculum when I homeschooled.honeybee__12 wrote: »TwitchyMacGee wrote: »I found out today that, with the exception of one woman who has already read 50 books since the start of the year, nobody I work with reads.
Even the former and current English majors hadn’t read Huckleberry Finn, The Awakening, The Hobbit, Lolita, Catcher in the Rye, The Jungle. They know what wiki has to say about some of them and they’ve watched excerpts of film adaptations of course so I’m sure it’s fine.
That is a bit shocking, seriously.
It also makes me think I need to add those books to our family read aloud canon
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rainandsilence wrote: »TwitchyMacGee wrote: »I found out today that, with the exception of one woman who has already read 50 books since the start of the year, nobody I work with reads.
Even the former and current English majors hadn’t read Huckleberry Finn, The Awakening, The Hobbit, Lolita, Catcher in the Rye, The Jungle. They know what wiki has to say about some of them and they’ve watched excerpts of film adaptations of course so I’m sure it’s fine.
Same here. Including one who’s going for a second masters. They all just say “I don’t really read”.
I have the least amount of education amongst all of them (high school diploma, trade school diploma) and I’m the only one who reads. But I love to read.
It’s strange to me because I remember when people at least pretended to like reading. It’s as if it isn’t even considered an honorable thing anymore3 -
I love my books.
I have old books from my grandfather.
I will never give them up.
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honeybee__12 wrote: »I love my books.
I have old books from my grandfather.
I will never give them up.
is that your Gpa? i LOVE this pic M.....0 -
summer is on my mind. my deck. my yard. my garden. not having to wear a parka. i'm ready
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TwitchyMacGee wrote: »I found out today that, with the exception of one woman who has already read 50 books since the start of the year, nobody I work with reads.
Even the former and current English majors hadn’t read Huckleberry Finn, The Awakening, The Hobbit, Lolita, Catcher in the Rye, The Jungle. They know what wiki has to say about some of them and they’ve watched excerpts of film adaptations of course so I’m sure it’s fine.
as someone who reads a book every week or two - i find this so disappointing. however - lit was my minor in university and i've always been a geek. i'm talking about a tangible - IN YOUR HAND book. my daughter is an avid reader , which i'm very happy about. and my best friend of umpteen years is as much of a bookworm as i am.
because i'm not able to work anymore due to health stuffs- books are my big escape. feel free to add me1 -
mi_nina_lola wrote: »honeybee__12 wrote: »I love my books.
I have old books from my grandfather.
I will never give them up.
is that your Gpa? i LOVE this pic M.....
No
Twilight Zone episode 😀1 -
TwitchyMacGee wrote: »rainandsilence wrote: »TwitchyMacGee wrote: »I found out today that, with the exception of one woman who has already read 50 books since the start of the year, nobody I work with reads.
Even the former and current English majors hadn’t read Huckleberry Finn, The Awakening, The Hobbit, Lolita, Catcher in the Rye, The Jungle. They know what wiki has to say about some of them and they’ve watched excerpts of film adaptations of course so I’m sure it’s fine.
Same here. Including one who’s going for a second masters. They all just say “I don’t really read”.
I have the least amount of education amongst all of them (high school diploma, trade school diploma) and I’m the only one who reads. But I love to read.
It’s strange to me because I remember when people at least pretended to like reading. It’s as if it isn’t even considered an honorable thing anymore
I have noticed that those free games on cell phones have replaced Kindles on my subway ride to work.0 -
Bf went into a house that had a fire..... and rescued a dog. ❤
Then gets upset that anyone recognize that action as anything more than stupid.
The man has a heart bigger than the state we live in. ❤🥰❤
I adore him.10 -
Bf went into a house that had a fire..... and rescued a dog. ❤
Then gets upset that anyone recognize that action as anything more than stupid.
The man has a heart bigger than the state we live in. ❤🥰❤
I adore him.
Is this your first public post about him? MFP official? This is serious.
And he is pretty great ❤️3 -
TwitchyMacGee wrote: »Bf went into a house that had a fire..... and rescued a dog. ❤
Then gets upset that anyone recognize that action as anything more than stupid.
The man has a heart bigger than the state we live in. ❤🥰❤
I adore him.
Is this your first public post about him? MFP official? This is serious.
And he is pretty great ❤️
I think it is!!! We hit 6 months yesterday, too! 😍❤5 -
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How did I get so lucky0
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Mr Rogers was. Genuinely good dude yo. Watched the biopic - and saw the hbo doc - more peeps should be like mr fuggin Rogers yo5
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honeybee__12 wrote: »I love my books.
I have old books from my grandfather.
I will never give them up.
You know how that episode of the Twilight Zone ends, right?2 -
Motorsheen wrote: »honeybee__12 wrote: »I love my books.
I have old books from my grandfather.
I will never give them up.
You know how that episode of the Twilight Zone ends, right?
I have almost as many pairs of glasses as books.
I’m prepared, lol. 🤓0 -
mommabear4315 wrote: »
Won’t you be my neighbor1 -
What a metamorphosis
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goodnight ~~
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Doing nothing is very hard to do because you never know when the task is completed.3
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Where is my disagree badge?6
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Y'all asked for photos of the red velvet cake. Keep in mind that decorating is not my forte, baking is.
Sorry it's late, one slice put me in a food coma last night.
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TwitchyMacGee wrote: »Where is my disagree badge?
I've got 250...
Im curious if anyone has me beat?2 -
wantKosmosKitten wrote: »Y'all asked for photos of the red velvet cake. Keep in mind that decorating is not my forte, baking is.
Sorry it's late, one slice put me in a food coma last night.
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KosmosKitten wrote: »Y'all asked for photos of the red velvet cake. Keep in mind that decorating is not my forte, baking is.
Sorry it's late, one slice put me in a food coma last night.
Looks delicious!! Now I wanna bake a cake!0 -
KosmosKitten wrote: »Y'all asked for photos of the red velvet cake. Keep in mind that decorating is not my forte, baking is.
Sorry it's late, one slice put me in a food coma last night.
Omgggg..... is that cheesecake in the middle? 🤤1
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