Rediscovery

I do believe in technology for the most part—

instant connectivity, access to information and

entertainment. However, I can see where a lot

has been lost—knowledge and joy measured out

in steps incrementally, the wisdom and excite-

ment of timely discovery. Today, in this Light

Speed Age, it’s like going from the first grade

all the way to the eighth in one year. Learning

is a process of steady and progressive growth,

I believe. One should learn their vocabulary

before one writes the words; should master

addition before moving on to subtract and divide.

The developing brain is like a fine wine which

needs time in aging to achieve a rich and full

bodied, mellow bouquet. I’m not for bringing

back the “Good Old Days” per se. There are

modern and innovative ways of learning to be

sure. But it would be gratifying to once again

see a child become enlightened as he or she

holds a book in their hands, slowly turning the

page, discovering what in the world comes next.

May I suggest Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Little House

on the Praire or the Adventures of Tom Sawyer

by Mark Twain.

Chris Hanch 8-13-19