Tuesday Tidbit- Read like an Andorran

Nestled among the Pyrenees is the country of Andorra. The people of Andorra have the highest life expectancy rate in the world. How do they accomplish this rate? Well one way is with reading! Andorrans have the highest literacy rate in the world, it's 100%.

In fact, reading means so much to the citizens of this country, they have a holiday in April where they gift each other with new books! An entire holiday based on books! Studies show that reading is a top predictor of longevity. Not only does it keep your mind sharp, averting the onset of dementia, it also wards off depression. Research shows reading everyday can cut your risk 90%! so grab a book, and read...as if I had to tell you!

Types of readers

DIFFERENT KINDS OF READERS.
 The Devourer:  Each book is a snack for this kind of reader--but it doesn't mean that s/he won't enjoy each book just as much.

The Lover:  Books read by this kind of reader are read in hidden, stolen moments at the most unexpected times.

The Slow Dancer:  Books are a treat that this kind of reader savors. Slow and steady wins this reader's race, as his/her eyes take in and taste each and every word.

The Addict:  Books are a conquest to this kind of reader. S/he will buy more books than s/he can read, but s/he will ALWAYS have something to read.

The Classic:  Books of the past are a gift to this reader. Prose in the style of early contemporary authors, or stories written long ago, are favorites for this reader.

The Die-Hard:  Genres are a way of life for this reader. S/he finds a niche and sticks to it--veering from what s/he knows for short bursts of time.

The Advocate:  This reader is a lover of books. S/he is not just a reader, but an advocate of reading--hoping that the future will contain more readers.

What kind of reader are you? Add on if you wish!

(From seaof-lines on Tumblr)

Saturday Desire

I know this isn't what you might think when you read the word desire, but life has been insane for me lately. My dad, not only suffering from Parkinson's has developed a type of dementia. It is really hard to watch your daddy fade away like this, I really miss him. What makes it harder is having to make decisions that are truly best not only for his care but for your family, whose lives don't stop because he and you are in a crisis. So yes, this is my Saturday desire. To have just a few moments to escape into another world that exists between the pages of a book. Have a great weekend and please appreciate all you have. Mari