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Thursday 24 January 2008

Theme Thursday: Books

Life Skills. Books. Perhaps No2 Son should read these. Wonder if there's a chapter on applying for jobs?
And here's a return to the old notion of receiving Books as prizes. This is my Dad in 1955 receiving one of his 6 book prizes for topping all his subjects at Grammar School. A few years ago he gave each of his daughters two of the books. I don't have this one. I wonder which of you sisters does??

For more takes on 'Books' check out Theme Thursday.

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21 comments:

Anonymous said...

And you've added angle which is good, too!

About N in the wagon- She will read just about anywhere. But the wagon was my choice. I'm taking a photography course and needed her to model in the wagon. But she did stay there for awhile.

Head Gaggler said...

Nice shot. Love the one of your dad too. Great keepsake.

Maggie said...

Love the shot - I always like to see what people have on their bookshelf!

I think that books make great gifts - I almost always give one for graduation, etc. Not quite the same as a book being a 'prize', but close!

Dawn said...

I love the one of your dad. That's so cute. And it is sad that receiving books is becoming so antiquated...

Maya said...

I love the idea of receiving books as a prize! That needs to happen now instead of video games and such!

Stacy said...

Great angle on your book shot and love that old photo of your dad. Oh how times have changed! If kids got a book as a prize nowadays, that would be a frown instead of a smile.

Stacy said...

love the angle too! i've got to work on that.

Unknown said...

I LOVE the 2nd photo - what a great photo to have of your Dad.

I think books should still be given as all prizes and gifts. They really are the gift that keeps on giving...

Brittany said...

Love the pic of your dad!!!

mandaroo63 said...

I don't think I learned any of my life skills from a book, maybe that's why it's taking so long!LOL ; )
I love the old photo of your dad. They should still gives books as prizes, that would be great!

Christina said...

I love the dear old dad picture!

Megan said...

love that one of your dad! what a great photo to have & doesn't he look proud!

Arizaphale said...

Maggie, I have to admit it's a bookshelf at work! We certainly do have lots of books at home too; I am currently reading Jasper Fforde 'The Fourth Bear', Bryce Courtenay 'Four Fires', and 'The Year of Living Biblically'.(can't remember the author)
I just happened to be taking photos at work so this is what you got :-)

Phyllis Sommer said...

why *don't* they give out books as prizes any more? it was a great idea. nice shot and a beautiful keepsake of your dad!

Rose said...

I agree, great angle of the books, and I love the picture of your dad. I also think books make the best gift and prize.

natalie said...

Love the image of your dad. My students REGULARLY receive books as prizes.

Great job on the other books...love the angle.

chaoticfamily said...

What a nice mix! Like it!!

How cool about your Dad!!

Cari said...

Nice shot! I really like the one of your dad too. :)

A Free Man said...

I loved books growing up and still do. Would have had an expression similar to your Dad if I had received a book as a prize!

Blueberry said...

great pictures! i especially love the one of your dad!

kim said...

That shot of your dad is pretty cool. He's very "Ozzie and Harriet" - if you know what I mean. Could be the hair