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Weekends, Moments, and Reading Comprehension

 


Yesterday I learned that poor reading comprehension is a serious problem in a community that prides itself on being well educated. I am not talking about folks who barely made it out of highschool, either. 

Banning books means banning books. 

Suggesting that a public institution that claims to be safe for everyone shouldn’t throw parties that elevate the work of someone who does actual harm both to young people and adults is not book banning.

I am just gobsmacked at how many people tried to argue this point. 

I don’t expect that everything I write will meet with complete agreement. But I do object strongly when the response is to fully misrepresent what I am saying.

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It’s Saturday. Support your local markets. 

Howard County Restaurant and Craft Beverage Weeks are underway. Make sure to try something delightfully “mid” if the spirit moves you. 

The Visit Howard County website has updated their events calendar. Check it out and see what you think. 

In this era of deeply unpleasant AI slop, this poster from Marketa Vacation feels like the real deal.




This reminded me of the old PBS show Ghostwriter (1982-1995) in which every home somehow had poster board and markers whenever they were needed.  I reached out to Marketa via Facebook and was told this poster is handmade. Could they be pulling my leg? I hope not. 

If you’re looking for some free, homegrown Columbia summer fun - - the Columbia Concert Band is playing tonight at the Lakefront. The music starts at 7:30 pm. Bring a blanket to sit on and perhaps some insect repellent if bugs find you particularly tasty. 

Got HoCoLocal plans? Visit Howard County says “Every Weekend Tells a Story” and the Columbia Association says that “Summer is Measured in Moments.” 

What do you think? 


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