tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281000668036619727.post3543497222822817071..comments2023-10-30T05:46:59.343-04:00Comments on The Doubting Writer: Bye-Bye, BritannicaJeffOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07947660745120963286noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281000668036619727.post-10832386546970062782012-03-21T23:10:21.379-04:002012-03-21T23:10:21.379-04:00I loved those books. Many fond memories of middle...I loved those books. Many fond memories of middle school projects. <br /><br />The beginning of the end came clear to me at the start of law school. We spent the first few days learning how to research federal and state cases in books. One book led to another. That led to a third and referred us back to the original. It took hours to find them all. Once we completed the task, the professor said, "and that's the last time you'll ever look in those." We learned how to use computer research programs next.<br /><br />So far, he was right.Prosecutor's Discretionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16052776388565362412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281000668036619727.post-60188857782205495892012-03-21T09:00:32.442-04:002012-03-21T09:00:32.442-04:00It is sort of sad to think there will be no more E...It is sort of sad to think there will be no more Encyclopedia Britannica books, but I get it . But after your comment about the spring peepers (I love them) and suicide, I think I need to dig out an old encyclopedia. Are you saying that those little peeper frogs are committing suicide? Gasp. I had no idea. <br /><br />PS BTW, what an awesome dad you are! That's a great story.Cynthia Chapman Willishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12408985785062180536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281000668036619727.post-42135835717297578262012-03-20T19:05:31.086-04:002012-03-20T19:05:31.086-04:00Ah, yes, the old Encyclopedia Britannica books. Tr...Ah, yes, the old Encyclopedia Britannica books. Try lugging those from Guam to California! We did. I used to read those things just to read when the library was closed and I had no books.<br /><br />I miss upstate N.Y. I spent some time in Watertown and even north of there in Gouveneur. It is definitely beautiful country up there, even to Ogdensburg and the St. Lawrence.Jeremy Bateshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00877532315856151843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281000668036619727.post-22090735694709994472012-03-20T12:15:09.307-04:002012-03-20T12:15:09.307-04:00I agree that though it may be a little sad, it'...I agree that though it may be a little sad, it's a smart move.Jenny S. Morrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00482342313938669366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281000668036619727.post-35226300163398336022012-03-20T06:09:46.728-04:002012-03-20T06:09:46.728-04:00Thanks for the comments, all. They are appreciated...Thanks for the comments, all. They are appreciated, as always.<br />-regarding 'the paper' and 'the smell', etc. I wonder if today's kids will wax poetic on the click of the keys or the smooth front of the tablet or e-reader beneath their fingertips some day.<br />-Jarmara - welcome! So many of us take computers and technology for granted, but there are many who still don't have regular access. Failure of the grid is one concern; even where power is relatively cheap, the equipment and the service may not be.<br />-Jemi - I'm glad I went. Like I said, it was rough at times, but I think the messages in the show are well worth the occasional discomfort, for men and women.<br />-Nancy - you mean you've added a nearsighted, middle-aged man with a sloppy mustache to your cast of characters? I'm touched!JeffOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07947660745120963286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281000668036619727.post-65091410656640347192012-03-20T00:41:52.162-04:002012-03-20T00:41:52.162-04:00Well the problem is they have to be updated so oft...Well the problem is they have to be updated so often, so it's a real chore, not to mention a cost, to keep replacing them. And who in their right mind would spend that kind of money when you can access all that info for free. (As long as it's not on Wikipedia!) And I sure hope those lawyers are sitting in front of law books, not encyclopedias!<br /><br />Many thanks for the shout out, Jeff! It's been quite a whirlwind week for me. You should know I couldn't have gotten here without your excellent critiquing. You are in my book in a huge way. If you read it again, you'll see yourself. I guarantee it! So thank you, from the bottom of my heart!!!Nancy Thompsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05735642863696266005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281000668036619727.post-88932705791020244132012-03-20T00:10:47.341-04:002012-03-20T00:10:47.341-04:00They should do it the way they do it in the legal ...They should do it the way they do it in the legal profession--put them on CD Rom and update them periodically. Yeah, I think for encyclopedias it is a smart move. I love ebooks like you wouldn't believe for many reasons but I do harbor a secret fear of the "grid" failing and no one having a damn thing to read because we have no power!Lisa Reganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12899014095250160853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281000668036619727.post-84638748364284983022012-03-19T22:59:44.050-04:002012-03-19T22:59:44.050-04:00"And the pages made that dry, crinkly sound a...<i>"And the pages made that dry, crinkly sound as you flipped them, and there was the smell – a good smell, one that’s hard to describe."</i><br /><br />Yes, that! I used to love going through old encyclopedias. *Sigh* <br /><br />On a cheerier note, hooray for Nancy! :DCarrie Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01540590799406170410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281000668036619727.post-10442508281434757602012-03-19T21:33:44.015-04:002012-03-19T21:33:44.015-04:00You're a good dad!! Not many would have even g...You're a good dad!! Not many would have even gone :)<br /><br />I LOVED my parents' encyclopedia set as a kid. You're so right about the paper - it was special. I loved reading through the entries :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281000668036619727.post-61051460204093540862012-03-19T18:58:34.859-04:002012-03-19T18:58:34.859-04:00It's a shame but inevitable.It's a shame but inevitable.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281000668036619727.post-80542208089227022312012-03-19T14:09:24.534-04:002012-03-19T14:09:24.534-04:00It doesn't help that Wikipedia has as good a r...It doesn't help that Wikipedia has as good a reputation for accuracy.Donna K. Weaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15763832177263927311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281000668036619727.post-71763680693818482582012-03-19T12:37:05.227-04:002012-03-19T12:37:05.227-04:00It's is sad to think that something which has ...It's is sad to think that something which has touch all of our lives is coming to an end, but what happens when power became to expensive or we can't get on the net, will information only be available for the wealthy with the end of libraries and Encyclopedia.Paula RChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05550276147711384895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281000668036619727.post-19320032912858503212012-03-19T12:25:44.939-04:002012-03-19T12:25:44.939-04:00My parents owned a the Encyclopedia Brittanica. I ...My parents owned a the Encyclopedia Brittanica. I have to say, thanks for posting about that because it brought some great memories.i'm erin.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13729541389129887477noreply@blogger.com