Reading RULES!

I am pictured reading Helen's Babies. Or am I?

The local alternative rock station, Q101, is promoting Reading is Fundamental, which is a charity that helps kids learn to read. A listener called in and had just one thing to say: "Reading RULES!"

I agree with that anonymous caller. Reading does rule.

In fact, teaching kids to read is a cause close to my heart. Because the sad truth is:

I never learned to read.*

I actually write my book reviews based on what a friend reads to me from the books' dust covers. To write this blog, I randomly press on the keyboard until the pattern of the pretty lines and squiggles are sufficiently pleasing to view.

My friend who reads the blurbs has been on vacation.** Which explains why I haven't posted anything new lately.

*I realize that in the past I may or may not have specifically lied about my literacy.

**Or may not exist.