Dear Lin et al, I think modern technology can help us in so many ways. I listen to books on my iPod a lot. But the idea that paper books will go the way of the dodo is not going to happen in our lifetime. There is a definite place for the traditional way, and a definite place and use for all the new fangled technologies. But neither are going to go away, and the dust hasn't settled on it all yet. Nor is technology done. No one has decided to put a lacebook solely on Kindle. But digital printing on demand is a hopeful solution to lace book scarcity. I suspect both will live side by side for many, many years to come. Even with lacemaking. No one would think of paying someone to read aloud while other lacemakers throw the bobbins. It's time for radio, or CD's, or iPods, for books or music or the Saturday afternoon opera. On the other hand, doing it the way it was done before electricity, with the water filled globes also has its place, although not a big one. And no one would willi! ngly work in a tubercular cellar to keep the linen thread damp.
Lyn in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA, with clouds and drizzle. 61F, 17.5C at 8:30 a.m. Lin Hudren wrote: >> I am a full time RVer and am always looking for a new book to read. I >> have space and weight concerns. my security blanket is a book. to make >> room for those extra pillows and bobbins, tatting shuttles and threads, >> etc., i invested in an eReader (kindle keyboard) a bit over 2 years ago. i >> was able to replace all those stored books in epub or mobi format and have >> purchased thousands of others. i have about 45,000 books in my library >> (stored on 12 DVDs). i have a book no matter where i am. since i read 6 >> or 7 books a week (entertainment), it was a blessing to be able to have so >> many at my fingertips. i wish i had had this technology many years ago. i >> have several lace books, pattern books for my favorite crafts, etc. usually >> in pdf format. I have a book stand i secure to my pillow (along with a >> magnifier and a clip on light which attaches to my tripod pillow stand) which holds the reader for easy reference (a bit heavier than a couple sheets of paper) but i do have to use a rubber band to make sure it doesn't accidentally fall off. "My email sends out an automatic message. Arachne members, please ignore it. I read your emails." - To unsubscribe send email to [email protected] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [email protected]. For help, write to [email protected]. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
