Very nice! As a college professor in the arts, I tire of students bashing Rowling when she gave them the major "magical" literature of their childhood.
Thanks for this article. I want to say that I like your interpretation of Dillard's quote better. There's something instantly satisfying about smashing a ceramic or china object against a wall with a spontaneous release of the bottled up emotion that initiated the action. And then just as quickly you realize you've destroyed something and furthermore the cleanup is a bitch. Better to turn the TV or stereo on high and yell as loud and as long as your lungs allow.
I know! I still feel that way, but I also know the value of “grounding”. Getting my hands in dirt/earth/mud is good for me. And honestly, I think all those kids living on the internet, or in the internet, would benefit a lot by getting outside and into the dirt.
They should all find their inner child. There's not a kid anywhere that doesn't jump in a puddle, play with mud, break the top layer of ice on water or construct in sand. We're partially responsible for taking away those joys. Let kids be kids.
Very nice! As a college professor in the arts, I tire of students bashing Rowling when she gave them the major "magical" literature of their childhood.
Thanks for this article. I want to say that I like your interpretation of Dillard's quote better. There's something instantly satisfying about smashing a ceramic or china object against a wall with a spontaneous release of the bottled up emotion that initiated the action. And then just as quickly you realize you've destroyed something and furthermore the cleanup is a bitch. Better to turn the TV or stereo on high and yell as loud and as long as your lungs allow.
I know! I still feel that way, but I also know the value of “grounding”. Getting my hands in dirt/earth/mud is good for me. And honestly, I think all those kids living on the internet, or in the internet, would benefit a lot by getting outside and into the dirt.
They should all find their inner child. There's not a kid anywhere that doesn't jump in a puddle, play with mud, break the top layer of ice on water or construct in sand. We're partially responsible for taking away those joys. Let kids be kids.