My husband says so. Therefore, I find it necessary to elaborate upon my post of yesterday. In the world according to him, we are, each and every one of us, a combination of male and female characteristics. My husband has some personality traits that are traditionally considered feminine, i.e., nurturing, an ability to listen, sensitivity (but not like The Most Sensitive Man in the World as in the movie Bedazzled - when is that sun gonna set?). This is why he’s reading The Female Brain, by Louann Brizendine, and then he’s going to read the book related to my previous previous post, The Male Brain, i.e., the penis, by the same author - so he can potentially develop some additional insights into his own behavior. See…prime example - female brain…how many males seek insight? I mean, other than mystics and saints and Herman Hesse’s Siddhartha, a book and an author who, along with Martin Buber, set me on the right path back in the days when I searched for enlightenment.
I have to admit there is one male-brain thing my husband does and it involves the TV remote - it’s like this male obsessive compulsive disorder called: Point Remote and Switch from One Game to Another for Hours On End. Today the disease involves the NCAA Women’s Final Four - Stanford vs. Oklahoma, The Golden State Warriors, the Sharks (hockey), and a preseason Giants game. The male brain at it’s finest…
But I digress. I’m thinking of getting a Kindle. I read Jayne’s review of the Ipad on Dear Author: http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/ - please somebody change the name from Ipad so I don’t flash on Kotex every time I hear it - and she mentioned that as far as uploading or downloading ebooks, it’s no competition for the Kindle or the Nook. I love holding a book in my hand, but I’m not only starting to feel guilty about the waste of paper, I’m running out of storage space. Every single chest, bookcase, coffee table, kitchen chair, is piled high with books. And…I won’t feel as bad if I spend, say, $6 and hate a book than if I spend, say, $24 and hate a book. Yeah…thinking about it. Jayne’s post may have sealed the deal.
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Mine kept flipping back and forth between the Red Sox game and Edie and the Cruisers movie. I prefer to watch one or the other.
I don’t have a “mine” and I’ll keep it that way for a while, thank you. BUT “yours” sounds pretty awesome in that he doesn’t have to be right, ie/ he’s looking for insight and behavioral answers. I like this guy. I like him a lot and I’m so glad you have him.
So on the other thing, ebooks. I have a Sony 505, which admittedly is dated, but I love it. I am a paper girl too but this is pretty awesome and super easy to hold. I find it a bit heavy despite its skinny size. Kindle is super light weight and I lust after it. The Nook is new to me and I haven’t held it. Gotta say though, I love the convenience of it and the way I can take it everywhere.
If you aren’t sure, check out ebay prices for NIB (new in box) to see if THAT price is worth giving it a go. Good luck!
He is awesome! I love him! Good advice on the ereader. I will definitely check out ebay - why pay full price? Thanks, Mia girl.
Yes, Amber, I don’t understand the channel flip. It’s a guy thing. I either watch one show or the TV is off.
I have the Sony Pocket Reader and I love it. I still like to read real books now and then, but I also like the fact that I can carry many different books at once and not be loaded down.
About the remote thing, they start young. My 12 year old son does that with cartoons and different shows. He’s been doing that for a few years now.
Yes, Dana, I know it’s a stereotype, but what is it about the male brain that makes the male fingers click the remote?