Saturday, July 23, 2011
This site will be moving to a new name soon!
Life is constantly changing and so is everything else! My new blog (as neglected as it is) will be under the name d'Paige Turner. But I have not yet been brave enough to merge the two, for fear of loosing everything under this one! But I invite you to visit it as well ~ it is sorta sparse right now, but that will change. Soon, very soon... If you would like to check it out, just click on the picture of the feather quill pen on the left sidebar!
Monday, January 24, 2011
The parable of the sandstone coaster...
This is not about reading. It is not about writing. It is a 'life experience' I would like to share with you.
As any parent knows, raising a young teenager can sometimes be daunting. If the young person is 'special needs', it can be down right overwhelming, sometimes. Even under ideal conditions. I found myself in this frame of mind the other day. With multiple large tasks (some quite important) on my 'to do' list, I realized what I really needed was a brief break. To take a deep breath, renew my resolve, exhale and clear my mind. Just for a bit. So I went out to the sun-room to do just that.
After a minute or two, I was drawn out of my self imposed meditation by the cooing of a dove. He seemed to represent the Holy Spirit himself! "Thank you, God," I said out loud and sincerely, "for everything! But right now, thank you most for this moment of peace!" My eyes were then drawn to a broken coaster that I had refused to discard but neglected to fix. I gathered the few items I'd need, i.e. glasses, glue and toothpicks, and hesitated. The coaster had a lovely artistic rendering of a dragonfly with iridescent wings. One reason I had not attempted to fix it before was because I was afraid that my 'repair' would mar it forever, if not done properly. Sandstone is the most fragile of stones, prone to chipping and crumbling. It is also very porous, which makes it so unique as a coaster. That is the 'background'. Now this, is the parable:
The adhesive used to bind the two pieces had to be applied with a toothpick. Too much and it would ooze out and ruin the picture on the surface. Too little and the bond would not hold. Working with glue and a toothpick requires patience. That is, if it is to be done properly.
Then, the two pieces need to be fitted together, carefully. The closer the fit to the original break, the better the results. Minuscule adjustments one way or the other can make all the difference in the final outcome.
Next, pressure should be applied to the pieces. Gentle pressure. You don't want to crumble the stone. Firm pressure. You do want it to bond strong. But the pressure forces the excess adhesive to bead up along the crack.
Very carefully, so as not to gouge the fragile stone at the break line, a fresh toothpick is used to remove the tiny beads of glue that have been pushed to the surface. More than one toothpick. One for each tiny bead. If the glue is smeared beyond the crack line, when drys it will leave an obvious mark of the repair. Again, patience.
When you think you have all of the excess glue removed, yet another tiny bead appears. And yet another. By this time, the glue is getting tacky and is prone to stringing. So merely 'picking' the beads off with the head of the toothpick is not enough. You have to sort of scoop them off with a flourish of the wrist, so that string of glue does not land on the surface of the sandstone. Tedious, but this attention to the tiniest detail will be the difference between a 'job done' and a 'job well done'.
When the last bit of surface glue is finally removed, hold the two pieces together for a bit longer. Again, firm but gentle constant pressure.
The next day, the original break across the sandstone is barely noticeable! The line along the break that was so obvious when the repair was first completed has now disappeared after the glue has dried completely. The tedious effort and attention to detail has paid off! The coaster is now as lovely and useful as any other that had never been broken!
Some of you reading this may be bored to tears by now. Others may think, 'OK, coaster repair 101. Big deal.' That's why I gave you a little background information on my frame of mind before I gave the illustration. It's doubtful that it will affect anyone as profoundly as it did me at the time. I felt like the Holy Spirit himself was teaching me a valuable lesson. Hopefully some of you may glean something from it. For those who didn't, here is the parable explained: As my sub-conscience mind told my hands what they needed to do, my conscience mind was drawing references to life. Things I needed to do in order to achieve a 'job well done'.
Patience. Proceed slow, but steady. Once you begin, continue without stopping if you want to succeed. Imperfections will arise. Again, patience and a steady hand. Hold close. Gently. But firmly. When you think you're done, more imperfections will likely arise. You have to be flexible. Do what you have to do with no set preconceptions to hinder you. But most important; Have patience! Be gentle! Hold close!
Our children are our greatest blessing. Raising them the best we can is our greatest challenge. Seeing them succeed is our greatest reward! May God bless and keep you all!
As any parent knows, raising a young teenager can sometimes be daunting. If the young person is 'special needs', it can be down right overwhelming, sometimes. Even under ideal conditions. I found myself in this frame of mind the other day. With multiple large tasks (some quite important) on my 'to do' list, I realized what I really needed was a brief break. To take a deep breath, renew my resolve, exhale and clear my mind. Just for a bit. So I went out to the sun-room to do just that.
After a minute or two, I was drawn out of my self imposed meditation by the cooing of a dove. He seemed to represent the Holy Spirit himself! "Thank you, God," I said out loud and sincerely, "for everything! But right now, thank you most for this moment of peace!" My eyes were then drawn to a broken coaster that I had refused to discard but neglected to fix. I gathered the few items I'd need, i.e. glasses, glue and toothpicks, and hesitated. The coaster had a lovely artistic rendering of a dragonfly with iridescent wings. One reason I had not attempted to fix it before was because I was afraid that my 'repair' would mar it forever, if not done properly. Sandstone is the most fragile of stones, prone to chipping and crumbling. It is also very porous, which makes it so unique as a coaster. That is the 'background'. Now this, is the parable:
The adhesive used to bind the two pieces had to be applied with a toothpick. Too much and it would ooze out and ruin the picture on the surface. Too little and the bond would not hold. Working with glue and a toothpick requires patience. That is, if it is to be done properly.
Then, the two pieces need to be fitted together, carefully. The closer the fit to the original break, the better the results. Minuscule adjustments one way or the other can make all the difference in the final outcome.
Next, pressure should be applied to the pieces. Gentle pressure. You don't want to crumble the stone. Firm pressure. You do want it to bond strong. But the pressure forces the excess adhesive to bead up along the crack.
Very carefully, so as not to gouge the fragile stone at the break line, a fresh toothpick is used to remove the tiny beads of glue that have been pushed to the surface. More than one toothpick. One for each tiny bead. If the glue is smeared beyond the crack line, when drys it will leave an obvious mark of the repair. Again, patience.
When you think you have all of the excess glue removed, yet another tiny bead appears. And yet another. By this time, the glue is getting tacky and is prone to stringing. So merely 'picking' the beads off with the head of the toothpick is not enough. You have to sort of scoop them off with a flourish of the wrist, so that string of glue does not land on the surface of the sandstone. Tedious, but this attention to the tiniest detail will be the difference between a 'job done' and a 'job well done'.
When the last bit of surface glue is finally removed, hold the two pieces together for a bit longer. Again, firm but gentle constant pressure.
The next day, the original break across the sandstone is barely noticeable! The line along the break that was so obvious when the repair was first completed has now disappeared after the glue has dried completely. The tedious effort and attention to detail has paid off! The coaster is now as lovely and useful as any other that had never been broken!
Some of you reading this may be bored to tears by now. Others may think, 'OK, coaster repair 101. Big deal.' That's why I gave you a little background information on my frame of mind before I gave the illustration. It's doubtful that it will affect anyone as profoundly as it did me at the time. I felt like the Holy Spirit himself was teaching me a valuable lesson. Hopefully some of you may glean something from it. For those who didn't, here is the parable explained: As my sub-conscience mind told my hands what they needed to do, my conscience mind was drawing references to life. Things I needed to do in order to achieve a 'job well done'.
Patience. Proceed slow, but steady. Once you begin, continue without stopping if you want to succeed. Imperfections will arise. Again, patience and a steady hand. Hold close. Gently. But firmly. When you think you're done, more imperfections will likely arise. You have to be flexible. Do what you have to do with no set preconceptions to hinder you. But most important; Have patience! Be gentle! Hold close!
Our children are our greatest blessing. Raising them the best we can is our greatest challenge. Seeing them succeed is our greatest reward! May God bless and keep you all!
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Out with the old, in with the new...
I'm afraid I've neglected this blog for a while now. But I wanted to at least post this: Happy New Year wishes to everyone!
I will write a new blog soon, I promise! A lack of something to say has not been the reason for my absense...
I will write a new blog soon, I promise! A lack of something to say has not been the reason for my absense...
Saturday, August 28, 2010
The Greatest Book in the World
To my son's delight school began this week. He enjoys his vacations and breaks, but loves the whole 'adventure' concept of going to his school. It's been a long, hot and frankly life changing summer this year. I haven't even logged onto this blog for months now, so let me begin by saying, "Hello friends! Thank you for taking a moment to visit!"
Staying true to the forum, this post is advocating education through reading. Even though I am a life long avid reader as well as a believer of both God and Christ Jesus, I have never read the longest lasting number one best seller of all time - the Bible!
I fell back on the oft used lame excuse, "I can't get past all the 'thee's' and 'thou's'". During the last week of school in May, I stopped by my favorite book store to stock up on summer reading materials. That day, for the first time no new author or new work by a favored author stood out. Instead, I felt compelled to pick up a copy of the Bible in the New King James Version. Flipping it open to the approximate center, it fell open at Psalms 91. I stood there and began to read. "Wow!" I thought. "This is really good! Powerful! And really readable!"
Encouraged and inspired, I picked up the book next to it. It was 'An Inspirational Study Bible' with study guides. What a find!
The Introductions to each chapter were very well written. There were interesting and informative footnotes as well as 'Life Lessons' in the margins for every few chapters of every book. And each Life Lesson contained a Situation (giving a quick look into the context of the chapter), an Observation (going beneath the action to explain the truth or lesson to be learned from the action), an Application (which brought the message home, suggesting how we can use what we've learned in these verses) and an Exploration (which lists other Scriptures related to the same theme, for future study. It provided a strong sense of the Bible as a complete story, rather than just a collection of short stories and a list of rules.)
Scattered throughout the text were full page devotional thoughts on topics such as Grace, Strength, Victory, Freedom, Eternal Life, Forgiveness, Faith, Hope, Love and Joy, to mention just a few. There's a Concordance in the back of the book which gives the translation of the original keyed words from both the Greek and the Hebrew. All of the study helps were streamlined for ease of use. The comments were quick and tightly written to give the most information in the briefest format possible, to assist in the search for understanding.
Without a single doubt, I can now recommend first hand these two particular books as the best literary investments I have ever made! By no means are they 'quick summer beach reads', but to be savored slowly and prayfully. As you read, you'll uncover a saga of suspense and intrigue. Poetry and Romance. Tales of clashing conquerors, brave shepards and a captivating Carpenter. There are Chronicles of faith, miracles, misdeeds and good deeds. Kings, queens and peasants. The common and the uncommon. Stories of real people, with real problems, real joys, and a real Savior. In reading it, you'll discover that what happened back then is still happening today - that the truths of old are still truths for our age.
The book is old, dating back over five thousand years. It is bizarre, telling tales of incredible floods, fires, earthquakes and people with supernatural ablities. It is radical, calling for undying devotion to a carpenter who called himself God's Son. Logic says it shouldn't have survived. But not only has it survived, it's thrived!
There is no way on earth to explain it. Which is perhaps the only explanation. The answer? The Bible's durability is NOT found on earth; it is found in heaven. For the millions who have tested it's claims and claimed it's promises there is but one answer - the Bible is God's book and God's voice.
Before you begin reading His Word, pray. Ask God to speak to you through His words. Don't read it looking for your own ideas, go searching for His.
Study the Bible a bit at a time. Hunger is not satisfied by eating twenty one meals in one sitting once a week. The body needs a steady diet to remain strong. So does the soul. What can reading and studying the Bible do for us? The clearest answer is found in the words of Jesus. "Ask" he promised "and it shall be given to you; seek and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you." Matthew 7:7.
My own observation has been that all the education in the world is nothing more than a candle's flicker compared to the pure brilliance of Wisdom. And Wisdom comes only as a gift from God. Open your heart. Open your mind. Read His Word. Study it. Savor it. Pray on it. Walk it. Live it. Teach it to your children. Tell others about it. Then reap the reward. It is finer than the purest silver or gold, more precious than the most priceless gemstones. And unlike them, it IS something you CAN take with you! PRAISE THE LORD!
As I have begun sharing with my son what I've been learning, I've realized that this may likely be the greatest gift I'll ever give to him!
Happy reading and Blessings to you all!
D
Staying true to the forum, this post is advocating education through reading. Even though I am a life long avid reader as well as a believer of both God and Christ Jesus, I have never read the longest lasting number one best seller of all time - the Bible!
I fell back on the oft used lame excuse, "I can't get past all the 'thee's' and 'thou's'". During the last week of school in May, I stopped by my favorite book store to stock up on summer reading materials. That day, for the first time no new author or new work by a favored author stood out. Instead, I felt compelled to pick up a copy of the Bible in the New King James Version. Flipping it open to the approximate center, it fell open at Psalms 91. I stood there and began to read. "Wow!" I thought. "This is really good! Powerful! And really readable!"
Encouraged and inspired, I picked up the book next to it. It was 'An Inspirational Study Bible' with study guides. What a find!
The Introductions to each chapter were very well written. There were interesting and informative footnotes as well as 'Life Lessons' in the margins for every few chapters of every book. And each Life Lesson contained a Situation (giving a quick look into the context of the chapter), an Observation (going beneath the action to explain the truth or lesson to be learned from the action), an Application (which brought the message home, suggesting how we can use what we've learned in these verses) and an Exploration (which lists other Scriptures related to the same theme, for future study. It provided a strong sense of the Bible as a complete story, rather than just a collection of short stories and a list of rules.)
Scattered throughout the text were full page devotional thoughts on topics such as Grace, Strength, Victory, Freedom, Eternal Life, Forgiveness, Faith, Hope, Love and Joy, to mention just a few. There's a Concordance in the back of the book which gives the translation of the original keyed words from both the Greek and the Hebrew. All of the study helps were streamlined for ease of use. The comments were quick and tightly written to give the most information in the briefest format possible, to assist in the search for understanding.
Without a single doubt, I can now recommend first hand these two particular books as the best literary investments I have ever made! By no means are they 'quick summer beach reads', but to be savored slowly and prayfully. As you read, you'll uncover a saga of suspense and intrigue. Poetry and Romance. Tales of clashing conquerors, brave shepards and a captivating Carpenter. There are Chronicles of faith, miracles, misdeeds and good deeds. Kings, queens and peasants. The common and the uncommon. Stories of real people, with real problems, real joys, and a real Savior. In reading it, you'll discover that what happened back then is still happening today - that the truths of old are still truths for our age.
The book is old, dating back over five thousand years. It is bizarre, telling tales of incredible floods, fires, earthquakes and people with supernatural ablities. It is radical, calling for undying devotion to a carpenter who called himself God's Son. Logic says it shouldn't have survived. But not only has it survived, it's thrived!
There is no way on earth to explain it. Which is perhaps the only explanation. The answer? The Bible's durability is NOT found on earth; it is found in heaven. For the millions who have tested it's claims and claimed it's promises there is but one answer - the Bible is God's book and God's voice.
Before you begin reading His Word, pray. Ask God to speak to you through His words. Don't read it looking for your own ideas, go searching for His.
Study the Bible a bit at a time. Hunger is not satisfied by eating twenty one meals in one sitting once a week. The body needs a steady diet to remain strong. So does the soul. What can reading and studying the Bible do for us? The clearest answer is found in the words of Jesus. "Ask" he promised "and it shall be given to you; seek and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you." Matthew 7:7.
My own observation has been that all the education in the world is nothing more than a candle's flicker compared to the pure brilliance of Wisdom. And Wisdom comes only as a gift from God. Open your heart. Open your mind. Read His Word. Study it. Savor it. Pray on it. Walk it. Live it. Teach it to your children. Tell others about it. Then reap the reward. It is finer than the purest silver or gold, more precious than the most priceless gemstones. And unlike them, it IS something you CAN take with you! PRAISE THE LORD!
As I have begun sharing with my son what I've been learning, I've realized that this may likely be the greatest gift I'll ever give to him!
Happy reading and Blessings to you all!
D
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Success is a journey, not a destination...
I saw that on a church marquee today and wanted to share it with you. Schools will be beginning summer vacations starting next week. That does not mean that education has to take a holiday too!
It's true that most kids need a break from the daily structure of a school enviornment for some 'free time'. But they should be given the opportunity and encouragement to spend some of that free time in a constructive way.
I realize that most households have parents or caregivers who must work outside of the home. But with a little creative planning you can still provide mental stimulus for your kids. You might set aside an hour or so every few weeks to take them to the library so they can check out a couple of books. Encourage them to read the books and then tell you about the story! If they are unable to read by themselves, take the time to read to them! They will not only be learning but you will be creating a lifelong memory for them that they will cherish!
If they are fortunate enough to have a few friends nearby, perhaps you could arrange something with their parents or caregivers so that you could share the responsibily of being 'chauffeur'. You might even encourage them to start their own 'book club'! Make suggestions to them but let them actually set the definitions of the 'club'. The educational benefits of just these few activities are enormous!
While they are still young is the time to share the journey to success! Once they leave the 'nest', they will be 'flying' on their own! The time you spend with them will be priceless...
May you all have a safe and happy summer and may the warm winds of heaven blow softly upon your homes!
Happy reading,
D Americanhorse
It's true that most kids need a break from the daily structure of a school enviornment for some 'free time'. But they should be given the opportunity and encouragement to spend some of that free time in a constructive way.
I realize that most households have parents or caregivers who must work outside of the home. But with a little creative planning you can still provide mental stimulus for your kids. You might set aside an hour or so every few weeks to take them to the library so they can check out a couple of books. Encourage them to read the books and then tell you about the story! If they are unable to read by themselves, take the time to read to them! They will not only be learning but you will be creating a lifelong memory for them that they will cherish!
If they are fortunate enough to have a few friends nearby, perhaps you could arrange something with their parents or caregivers so that you could share the responsibily of being 'chauffeur'. You might even encourage them to start their own 'book club'! Make suggestions to them but let them actually set the definitions of the 'club'. The educational benefits of just these few activities are enormous!
While they are still young is the time to share the journey to success! Once they leave the 'nest', they will be 'flying' on their own! The time you spend with them will be priceless...
May you all have a safe and happy summer and may the warm winds of heaven blow softly upon your homes!
Happy reading,
D Americanhorse
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
The Big Bad Wolf? Not here!
As I began building my son's library by adding to my own childhood collection, I was surprised to find that many stories still made the wolf out to be the 'bad guy'. In fact, I was so distressed by this discovery that I felt compelled to write my own stories for him.
When you are a new mom, there isn't a lot of free time to do much of anything that isn't absolutely necessary. But I began creating stories in my head that I would tell to him as they developed. Eventually, I put some on paper. But fate intervened, as she often does. (See blog titled 'Adventures in Homeschooling') This coming September will mark the second anniversary of my son's 'professional schooling' and of my own 'return to writing'.
But back to the wolf. Wolves have been misunderstood and villainized for centuries. They are actually very intelligent, loyal and loving family oriented and social creatures. They have been a part of my own life since I was just a child myself. Most of the children's short stories I've written about wolves use fictitious characters. But some were based on actual animals. Like anything else, they all have their own unique personalities and sometimes quirks. But none of them have been malicious.
I am currently finishing up my second Middle Grade/Young Adult novel that will feature the six wolves that my son grew up with. I didn't even change their names, to protect the guilty! All of them were among the first to welcome him into this world, literally. And all of them loved and protected him, unconditionally. The books also feature other animals, all based on actual characters, most of whom lived with or near us.
Back to the short stories; not all of them are about wolves. In fact, quite a few don't have a single wolf in them! But all except a few of them feature some sort of animal. You write the best if you stick to subjects near and dear to you, those you know best. Obviously, I am an 'animal person'!
Another thing you will find in all of my stories and books for young readers is happy endings. I figure there is enough misery in the world without purposely exposing our children to it in the books they read. Oh, there may be a little tug at the heart strings here and there, but no tear jerker.
If it were up to me, all children's books would be 'feel good' books. Some may contain a very subtle moral lesson, but the key word here is 'subtle'. My reasoning is that if a child or young adult reads something that either 1) makes them smile, laugh or feel good, 2) gives them a glimpse into another lifestyle that is good without being self-righteous or 3) causes them to pause on their own to reflect on the Golden Rule (without having it shoved in their face, so to speak), then they will be more apt to pick up the next book!
I know when I read a book that fills one of the key points above, I can't wait to start another one, hoping it will do the same. On the other hand, if I feel like I'm being preached to (and I'm not in church or reading theology), I have been known to put it down, unfinished. And I really don't like doing that. If it's a tear jerker that's well written, I'll probably finish it and wish I'd never started it. If it's REALLY well written and a tear jerker, I will often go a while before picking up another book. And my objective in writing children and young adult stories is to ENCOURAGE reading. Make them feel good. Feel happy. Feel like they have experienced something good and wholesome. Sometimes, even provide a good 'escape' for them. Isn't that why we read for pleasure? I will make you this promise. You will never see my name on the title of a book that I would not give to my own son (and I've been known to be overprotective...)
Hopefully, one day soon you can add my books to your child's library. No matter where they live, even if they've never touched a tree or petted a dog much less a wolf, I think they'll enjoy them!
* For a tiny glimpse of my work, I've published a few books on-line using actual photographs for illustrations. Check the link on the left sidebar... I have also published a few poems in the 'notes' section of my facebook home page. I am there under 'Dee Turner (D Americanhorse) and my profile picture is the silhouette of a wolf in a forest. No surprise here, huh? Note: Not all of the poems there are children's poems, but none of them are 'R' rated either!
"The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more you learn, the more places you'll go." by Dr. Seuss from 'I Can Read With My Eyes Closed'
Happy reading!
D
When you are a new mom, there isn't a lot of free time to do much of anything that isn't absolutely necessary. But I began creating stories in my head that I would tell to him as they developed. Eventually, I put some on paper. But fate intervened, as she often does. (See blog titled 'Adventures in Homeschooling') This coming September will mark the second anniversary of my son's 'professional schooling' and of my own 'return to writing'.
But back to the wolf. Wolves have been misunderstood and villainized for centuries. They are actually very intelligent, loyal and loving family oriented and social creatures. They have been a part of my own life since I was just a child myself. Most of the children's short stories I've written about wolves use fictitious characters. But some were based on actual animals. Like anything else, they all have their own unique personalities and sometimes quirks. But none of them have been malicious.
I am currently finishing up my second Middle Grade/Young Adult novel that will feature the six wolves that my son grew up with. I didn't even change their names, to protect the guilty! All of them were among the first to welcome him into this world, literally. And all of them loved and protected him, unconditionally. The books also feature other animals, all based on actual characters, most of whom lived with or near us.
Back to the short stories; not all of them are about wolves. In fact, quite a few don't have a single wolf in them! But all except a few of them feature some sort of animal. You write the best if you stick to subjects near and dear to you, those you know best. Obviously, I am an 'animal person'!
Another thing you will find in all of my stories and books for young readers is happy endings. I figure there is enough misery in the world without purposely exposing our children to it in the books they read. Oh, there may be a little tug at the heart strings here and there, but no tear jerker.
If it were up to me, all children's books would be 'feel good' books. Some may contain a very subtle moral lesson, but the key word here is 'subtle'. My reasoning is that if a child or young adult reads something that either 1) makes them smile, laugh or feel good, 2) gives them a glimpse into another lifestyle that is good without being self-righteous or 3) causes them to pause on their own to reflect on the Golden Rule (without having it shoved in their face, so to speak), then they will be more apt to pick up the next book!
I know when I read a book that fills one of the key points above, I can't wait to start another one, hoping it will do the same. On the other hand, if I feel like I'm being preached to (and I'm not in church or reading theology), I have been known to put it down, unfinished. And I really don't like doing that. If it's a tear jerker that's well written, I'll probably finish it and wish I'd never started it. If it's REALLY well written and a tear jerker, I will often go a while before picking up another book. And my objective in writing children and young adult stories is to ENCOURAGE reading. Make them feel good. Feel happy. Feel like they have experienced something good and wholesome. Sometimes, even provide a good 'escape' for them. Isn't that why we read for pleasure? I will make you this promise. You will never see my name on the title of a book that I would not give to my own son (and I've been known to be overprotective...)
Hopefully, one day soon you can add my books to your child's library. No matter where they live, even if they've never touched a tree or petted a dog much less a wolf, I think they'll enjoy them!
* For a tiny glimpse of my work, I've published a few books on-line using actual photographs for illustrations. Check the link on the left sidebar... I have also published a few poems in the 'notes' section of my facebook home page. I am there under 'Dee Turner (D Americanhorse) and my profile picture is the silhouette of a wolf in a forest. No surprise here, huh? Note: Not all of the poems there are children's poems, but none of them are 'R' rated either!
"The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more you learn, the more places you'll go." by Dr. Seuss from 'I Can Read With My Eyes Closed'
Happy reading!
D
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