Years ago, when computers were entering the elementary school, I took my kids to an evening event at the library. The task was to plan a vacation. You could use reference books or the computer. Well, I chose books, mostly because I love them, especially travel books and atlases. You can flip back and forth, feel the texture of the page and see how worn it is. Did someone else like the Greek Isle destination photos? Remember, a book is what got my young mind set on Egypt, flipping through those pages in awe time and time again.
When I’m researching anything on the computer, it’s just clicking. Reading homework is harder, as flipping back and forth seems to be a normal thing for me, and my eyes do not appreciate that ”flickering.” A book is more restful.
Oh, it might be faster to find exactly what you’re seeking with technology. My kids chose the computer that evening and definitely ”beat me” in gleaning the information we needed. However, I often feel I’m missing part of the journey that way. Is speed the most important thing?
This came to mind as I was cleaning my desk yesterday, flipping through papers and letters, touching life. I loved those card files!
Hi Rene, put me in your historic column. Love your Emails! and blogs! Hope Andy takes up curling; he’s a natural. We enjoyed a lot of the Olympics; now back to reality. Love, June