Books

Do you like books? I do. I like books on History, War, Politics, Nature, Wilderness Survival, and *ahem* Superheroes(comic books). However, what I read mostly are books dealing with deep social issues. Complex tales involving multiple characters, subplots, and emotions. Books that teach a lesson while at the same time being visually stimulating.

Yeah, I read a lot of children's books. Over and over. The thing is, the more I read them, the more I don't like "real" literature. I can invest maybe 5 minutes in a children's book and it's smiles all around and, "Read it again Daddy!" Or, I can read one of my most favorite history books for hours and all I get is a head full of useless knowledge and sleepy eyes. Do the math.

Before the boys, I would read a 300 page book in one night, maybe two if I was feeling lazy. Now, I read my books maybe once or twice a week. And thats when I'm needing an extra dose of drowsy.

When I'm an old man, and I have the time to read whatever I choose, whenever I choose what will I reach for? Chances are it will be something from the Seuss collection. If my eyes fail me, it won't matter because I know all of those stories by heart. I will sit and remember the times I read them to my boys, and the smiles we all shared.