With so many screens and gadgets commanding our time and attention, sometimes it’s good to take a mental break from them, and let the mind rest a bit. I do this typically by reading (old school, paper) books. Gini Dietrich has a great post up today about how reading fiction can help your career–I agree whole-heartedly.
It’s also why I think I got such a chuckle out of another post I came across today, from the blog Pioneer Woman. Titled “Goodnight iPad,” it spotlights a book that is a parody to the wildly successful and much-loved children’s book “Goodnight Moon.” Written by Ann Droyd, it has delightful illustrations to go along with rhymes such as “And a BlackBerry ringing/With Eminem singing.” I think my favorite illustration and caption pairing is the one about a “viral clip of a cat doing flips.”
Such a funny and light-hearted way to present a gentle reminder that stepping away from the gadgets for a bit can be a good thing.
My mother actually sent me “Goodnight, iPad” as a birthday gift a couple of months ago (“Goodnight, Moon” was my favorite book as a child). The Eminem rapping lingo felt a little forced, but otherwise, the book largely hit the mark. And the author’s name is “Ann Droyd.” Get it? 🙂
Bryan, I cannot believe I didn’t zero in on “Ann Droyd.” I thought it was an unusual name, but didn’t…well…take the time to focus on it!