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Frank’s question this week is:
Aside from those with physical limitations that would impair their ability to actually read, does listening to audio books count as actually reading in your mind? Why or why not?
Having never purchased or listened to an audio book, I can’t really say. However, I do remember occasional classes at junior school when a radio broadcast would be turned on and we would be ‘read to’, then the topic discussed.
I was never read a bedtime story as a child, but I did make up a couple for my nephews when they were small, so this was probably the nearest I got.
I know of a friend who listened to audio tapes in the car to learn a foreign language, and other friends who prefer audio books simply because they take up less space and they can listen to them practically anywhere.
For me though, I prefer to have a printed book in my hand.
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I am a retired number cruncher with a vivid imagination and wacky sense of humour which extends to short stories and poetry. I love to cook and am a bit of a dog whisperer as I get on better with them than people sometimes!
In November 2020, we lost our beloved Maggie who adopted us as a 7 week old pup in March 2005. We decided to have a photo put on canvas as we had for her predecessor Barney. We now have three pictures of our fur babies on the wall as we found a snapshot of Kizzy, my GSD when Hubby and I first met so had hers done too.
On February 24th 2022 we were blessed to find Maya, a 13 week old GSD pup who has made her own place in our hearts. You can follow our training methods, photos and her growth in my blog posts.
From 2014 to 2017 'Home' was a 41 foot narrow boat where we made strong friendships both on and off the water. We were close to nature enjoying swan and duck families for neighbours, and it was a fascinating chapter in our lives.
We now reside in a small bungalow on the Lincolnshire coast where we have forged new friendships and interests.
Frank’s question this week is:
pensitivity101 
I’m on the side of no – watching the movie or listening to the audio book is not reading but it is entertainment…
Nice post! I don’t even like audio books much. Nothing is better than a physical book in your hand. One which you can smell and feel. Old books have their characteristic yellow pages and new ones dazzling white…
I like to curl up with a good book, but don’t read anywhere near as much as I used to.
Nothing like an old-fashioned actual book, is there?
I used to read a lot, but not so much now.
Count for what?
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