decline in American reading

[rivendellrose]

Yet another case of an article with truly disturbing findings, although happily not one that foretells the literal doom of the world, or anything like that. *Sighs*

Americans are reading less literature now than in the last two decades.

And an update on the Snape-kitten; our adult cat's maternal instincts have finally kicked in (she holds him down to wash him, now, whenever he bothers her) and he's currently sprawled in my lap purring and holding my arm in place so he can chew on me. And squeaking whenever I put him down because I'm sick of being bitten.

Oh, and sablebadger, a special word of condolence for you - it's come to my attention that a sad situation has arisen at your work. Is it true that they're now making you buy your own SODA???

*Gasp* The tech industry in this city really is in trouble if all these computer gurus are no longer allowed free caffeine... ;)

Comments

[sablebadger.livejournal.com]

Ummm.. No, that is not true..

We still have free sodas.. Although I will NOT be surprised when that comes down. I don't drink sodas anymore at work, got too fat. :)

[rivendellrose.livejournal.com]

Huh, weird - must've just been a rumor, or maybe something that's being tossed around as a possibility.

Aww, you're not fat. But I won't discourage the no-soda thing, anyway - I've heard horror stories about what carbonated beverages do to your body. *Shakes head* Still, they're so tempting sometimes...

[bluerose16.livejournal.com]

Have you read the novel Brave New World by Aldous Huxley? I think you'd like it. I know this seems sort of random, but it addresses that sort of thing. It's a little bit like Orson Welles' 1984 only the people are controlled through pleasure and hallucinogenic drugs instead of by paranoia and violence, and it's a lot better written. Very scary book, very memorable.

T___T I want your kitten. My cat is far too dignified to do anything as superfluous as purring and chewing on my arm.

-.- Ick! Soda is VILE! You have to get your caffeine from *tea*! ::nodnod::