I just watched the animated short - http://vimeo.com/35404908, the Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore. Some artists have the ability to move me in unimaginable ways. What a brilliant little film! It made me laugh and want to cry all at once.
Books have made my life so much richer for having read them and I have to thank my parents repeatedly for that gift. They read to me, recommended books and set the example by reading themselves. Although I have tried to set that same example for my kids, the results are not nearly as positive in this age of so many distractions. I wish that my children's intellectual and imaginary lives were less full of crappy music videos, violent television shows, not to mention ridiculous reality television and vulgar humour. Too much sex, too much violence, nothing is left up to the imagination. They are not allowed to be innocent for long enough.
I wish, I wish, I wish...
I hope that you don't mind Carolyn. I posted the fact that you blogged about the video to both my Twitter and Facebook friends. I was very impressed by it as you were, and I thought having some folks look at your blog might make your day too. I hope that your week is going well! Catch ya later!
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