Next he'll be giggling while rapt with environmental print: The Safeway sign, the big M in McDonalds. This was a piece that makes one think about the implications of literacy. But only when you read it the second time; the first time you laugh and remember your own "songs of innocence."
They're just so captivating, Amy. I felt the only way to portray it was simply and straight forward as befits the kid's innocence. Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
I love your phrase, d m.. It sure fits here!
Ha. That was fun, John. I attempted the layering you suggest in order to raise the "will Johnny read?" question without overtly trying to leave a message. I hope it wasn't too heavyhanded. Thank you for your cogent reads and deft critiques. I strive daily to reach your level of professionalism and understanding--you're a stratospheric "brass ring", Sir, a stretch and a half!
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Marilyn
I'm glad you liked it, Jan. Thank you for the compliment.
Thank you, Carol.
This was a piece that makes one think about the implications of literacy. But only when you read it the second time; the first time you laugh and remember your own "songs of innocence."
Fascinating, Marsha, isn't it! Thank you.
They're just so captivating, Amy. I felt the only way to portray it was simply and straight forward as befits the kid's innocence. Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
I love your phrase, d m.. It sure fits here!
Ha. That was fun, John. I attempted the layering you suggest in order to raise the "will Johnny read?" question without overtly trying to leave a message. I hope it wasn't too heavyhanded. Thank you for your cogent reads and deft critiques. I strive daily to reach your level of professionalism and understanding--you're a stratospheric "brass ring", Sir, a stretch and a half!