tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16621463.post284168163228369976..comments2023-04-04T05:26:22.756-04:00Comments on Vamps and Scamps: Random thoughts...Shiloh Walkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07785046046157000126noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16621463.post-8219963110896677932007-03-03T11:08:00.000-05:002007-03-03T11:08:00.000-05:00I can't remember seeing my parents read novels. M...I can't remember seeing my parents read novels. Mom always had a cookbook and dad read fishing, hunting, or piloting magazines. We have pictures of my two brothers and me sitting in our rocking chairs with books on our laps. Mom says we always loved getting books as small children.<BR/><BR/>I can remember in 7th grade reading Harlequins in class. I would put the Harlequin inside my textbook during class, then hold it up so it would look like I was doing my work.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16621463.post-71535211417724671242007-02-28T10:42:00.000-05:002007-02-28T10:42:00.000-05:00My parents were voracious readers, and both read t...My parents were voracious readers, and both read to me when I was young. I was hooked quickly and devoured books when I got old enough to read. Books became good friends to me, and it's sometimes painful to part with them. But wow, I have so many now that are keepers and not enough room.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16621463.post-29237308555287463492007-02-27T22:38:00.000-05:002007-02-27T22:38:00.000-05:00Wow, Stacie! Your post almost made me cry! How wo...Wow, Stacie! Your post almost made me cry! How wonderful that you and your son both fell in love with books by reading Harry Potter together.<BR/><BR/>It's a great addiction to have!! :)<BR/><BR/>JaniceJanice Maynardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17031199598514401490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16621463.post-13162319277954189722007-02-27T22:37:00.000-05:002007-02-27T22:37:00.000-05:00Wow, Stacie! Your post almost made me cry! How wo...Wow, Stacie! Your post almost made me cry! How wonderful that you and your son both fell in love with books by reading Harry Potter together.<BR/><BR/>It's a great addiction to have!! :)<BR/><BR/>JaniceJanice Maynardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17031199598514401490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16621463.post-76686366571347376832007-02-27T21:13:00.000-05:002007-02-27T21:13:00.000-05:00I always hated reading! Then, when my dh and I to...I always hated reading! Then, when my dh and I took my oldest to his meet-the-teacher night to drop off supplies and get acquainted he said something that mortified me! (1st grade.) Justin told the teacher, before any introductions of any kind (he was a bit nervous), that "I hate to read." I was so embarassed (sp)! He said it so matter-of-fact, like everyday conversation! Over the next few weeks I began reading out loud to him and encouraging him to form pictures in his mind of what I was reading to him and I explained that what he saw in his mind - someone else will see something different. Well, that intrigued him and he kept asking me to read to him. So I did. That was the Harry Potter series. Once he started reading on his own later that year I realized I missed the reading. So, my mom hooked me up with some Janet Evanovich. Now, you'll be hard pressed to find me without a book - of any genre. That was three years ago and I can't even begin to think how many books I've read since then. So, my reading hobby began later in life - to answer your question. I now find that a book is my security blanket.Stacieleigh1027https://www.blogger.com/profile/00504107028118139031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16621463.post-56524832682093015302007-02-27T19:45:00.000-05:002007-02-27T19:45:00.000-05:00I have always loved to read! I can remember going ...I have always loved to read! I can remember going to the library when I was very young, my grandmother worked in the water department which was in the same building. I still love to read and married a man who loves to read also. We love to purchase books for our niece, and when our newphew is born we will be buying for him as well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16621463.post-45368181937755049702007-02-27T03:03:00.000-05:002007-02-27T03:03:00.000-05:00My mom always read to us growing up. Every summer...My mom always read to us growing up. Every summer we participated in the readathon at the library. Now, my hubby and I always read to our daughters. They love it. I love watching them "read" the books and listen to what they come up with.Jodihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12261404069250819442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16621463.post-59579933683798324142007-02-26T22:06:00.000-05:002007-02-26T22:06:00.000-05:00I love hearing these stories! I remember reading ...I love hearing these stories! I remember reading under the bedcovers with a flashlight... which is probably why I have bad eyes. Ha!<BR/><BR/>JaniceJanice Maynardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17031199598514401490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16621463.post-2618401979443216982007-02-26T21:21:00.000-05:002007-02-26T21:21:00.000-05:00early.....very early...early.....very early...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16621463.post-1396568313760290842007-02-26T18:32:00.000-05:002007-02-26T18:32:00.000-05:00I don't remember when I first started reading, but...I don't remember when I first started reading, but I've loved it for as long as I can remember. In third grade or so, instead of going to sleep, sometimes I'd read in the dark for a bit. Don't know if that contributed to my nearsightedness at all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16621463.post-27381715756344565252007-02-26T18:17:00.000-05:002007-02-26T18:17:00.000-05:00My parents read to me when I was smaller, and I in...My parents read to me when I was smaller, and I in turn read to my kids, and grandchildren. My Mom tells an funny story about how I used to sit on the floor and "read" my nursery rhyme book to her word for word. She was so excited, and told everyone I could read I was three at the time - but my Dad told her I was not reading but reciting what I had heard and when I saw the picture I did the association.......she was crushed with the explaination but at the same time very proud..........lol<BR/><BR/>So my love of reading comes from a very young age.Wolfyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07074374942530266065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16621463.post-61443018886531170282007-02-26T14:13:00.000-05:002007-02-26T14:13:00.000-05:00My mom was always a voracious reader, and she taug...My mom was always a voracious reader, and she taught me my love of books and reading at a very young age, and that was the greatest gift she could have given me. I'm extremely grateful since books have been one of the biggest joys of my life.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16621463.post-22933030102122220742007-02-26T10:03:00.000-05:002007-02-26T10:03:00.000-05:00And I married a guy who is also a book addict. Wh...And I married a guy who is also a book addict. Which makes it worse!! We have books everywhere!!! <BR/><BR/>Janice :)Janice Maynardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17031199598514401490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16621463.post-80971090593981739942007-02-25T20:49:00.000-05:002007-02-25T20:49:00.000-05:00I remember my mom reading "Little Women" to me. I...I remember my mom reading "Little Women" to me. I was old enough to read on my own but it was our time together. <BR/><BR/>I became a readaholic when we moved up to VT and my allergies were a mess so I had to stay inside most of the summer. That summer I remember reading over 50 books or more. I would say 100 but that may be on the high side.Elloryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02467417542585057304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16621463.post-90336922871946252362007-02-25T18:28:00.000-05:002007-02-25T18:28:00.000-05:00Grrr, I am with Judy. Sometimes blogger is evil. ...Grrr, I am with Judy. Sometimes blogger is evil. Other times it's really, really evil.<BR/><BR/>I read at a young age, way before school. My mom was a reader and got me started. My brothers weren't into it, but I read everything - kleenex boxes (there were stories at the bottom of the box), cereal boxes, junk mail, you name it. <BR/><BR/>I love buying books for other people, too. At Christmas I always participate in the book-buying angel trees. Such a valuable gift to give.Stacy~https://www.blogger.com/profile/14919278697757441246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16621463.post-76160119962970364272007-02-25T17:34:00.000-05:002007-02-25T17:34:00.000-05:00Ok I am trying this again...grrr.Hi Janice. I bla...Ok I am trying this again...grrr.<BR/><BR/>Hi Janice. I blame my mom for my reading addiction. She always loved to read to us or we would find her reading. She got us into the summer reading programs at the library etc. I come buy it all naturally. <BR/><BR/>I have always bought books for my nieces and nephew. Its fun to read to them. You can never start them on a love of reading too early.Judy Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13367675981500142673noreply@blogger.com