A Paper Time Capsule
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Comment from jmdg1954
Barbara,
Let me preface that this is NOT a negative review! These letters to your granddaughters is a great idea.
This letter in my opinion is to matter-of-fact. I n my mind it would read as boring to a young girl, to detailed an grown up.
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social network that crosses geographic and cultural boundaries
Write this more in terms of a 12-14 year old to read.
Does that make sense?
John
reply by the author on 17-Jun-2023
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Barbara,
Let me preface that this is NOT a negative review! These letters to your granddaughters is a great idea.
This letter in my opinion is to matter-of-fact. I n my mind it would read as boring to a young girl, to detailed an grown up.
Example -
social network that crosses geographic and cultural boundaries
Write this more in terms of a 12-14 year old to read.
Does that make sense?
John
Comment Written 16-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 17-Jun-2023
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I'm going to add additional letters to supplement these. I'm going to complete these 12 letters and then do the others. Thank you for the support.
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
I agree with you. The internet can be used for positive or negative acts. Many children and teens are catfish and groomed by obscene perverted evil people. Elderly loose their life savings taken by con artists. Some people believe the lies and Conspiracy theories, so much more. But it can be a great tool for learning and for knowledge.
As always, very well written.
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2023
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I agree with you. The internet can be used for positive or negative acts. Many children and teens are catfish and groomed by obscene perverted evil people. Elderly loose their life savings taken by con artists. Some people believe the lies and Conspiracy theories, so much more. But it can be a great tool for learning and for knowledge.
As always, very well written.
Comment Written 16-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2023
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Thank you for your support. At the beginning of this week and young 14-year-old girl here in town, ran off with a man she met on the internet. He was much older and was grooming her. The police couldn't anything because she went voluntarily. She was found yesterday in Colorado. We're in Texas. I don't know what was done to her. Hopefully nothing. Anyway, it's scary.
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14 years old is not old enough to make sound decisions and treated as an adult. No matter what, it's child abuse and she shouldn't made to feel she was at fault. Poor kid.
Comment from Brenda Henderson
Thank you for taking the time to share your insights with your readers and grandchildren. It goes without saying that this labor of love will provide your family with beautiful cherished memories and invaluable insights. Well done!
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2023
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Thank you for taking the time to share your insights with your readers and grandchildren. It goes without saying that this labor of love will provide your family with beautiful cherished memories and invaluable insights. Well done!
Comment Written 16-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2023
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Thank you for the kind review.
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You're very welcome.
Comment from Carol Hillebrenner
You did a good job of explaining the internet's pros and cons, but when they are older they may not understand. My 30-year-old can barely remember videotapes and has never heard of 8 track tapes or cassette tapes.
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2023
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You did a good job of explaining the internet's pros and cons, but when they are older they may not understand. My 30-year-old can barely remember videotapes and has never heard of 8 track tapes or cassette tapes.
Comment Written 16-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2023
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Thank you for the support. I won't give this to them until they're older.
Comment from Ginda Simpson
I can't imagine changing any of this letter. It is well written and is clear that you have thought through the content and its message carefully. I applaud you for this project that you are engaged in. What a treasure your letters will be.
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2023
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I can't imagine changing any of this letter. It is well written and is clear that you have thought through the content and its message carefully. I applaud you for this project that you are engaged in. What a treasure your letters will be.
Comment Written 16-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2023
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Thank you for the support.
Comment from Begin Again
That's one thing I really regret while visiting my granddaughter in North Carolina. The weather was beautiful, but they were snuggled away in their bedrooms with their eyes glued to phones or i-pads. They were missing so much of enjoying the spirit of being outdoors.
Smiles, Carol
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2023
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That's one thing I really regret while visiting my granddaughter in North Carolina. The weather was beautiful, but they were snuggled away in their bedrooms with their eyes glued to phones or i-pads. They were missing so much of enjoying the spirit of being outdoors.
Smiles, Carol
Comment Written 16-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2023
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Thank you for the support.
Comment from Pam (respa)
Good choice of artwork and topic for this letter, barbara. It is so important for young people to know about the pros and cons of the internet. You do a good job showing some of the pros and cons, and it will give your granddaughters something to think about. I like your message at the end about not depending on a phone and internet to enjoy the beauty of life. Well done.
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2023
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Good choice of artwork and topic for this letter, barbara. It is so important for young people to know about the pros and cons of the internet. You do a good job showing some of the pros and cons, and it will give your granddaughters something to think about. I like your message at the end about not depending on a phone and internet to enjoy the beauty of life. Well done.
Comment Written 16-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2023
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Thank you for the support.
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You are welcome.
Comment from Wayne Fowler
I feel like this one is different, lacking your personality. As I imagine your grandkids reading it, I wonder if they see you in it.
The presentation is well done and covers the main points well.
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2023
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I feel like this one is different, lacking your personality. As I imagine your grandkids reading it, I wonder if they see you in it.
The presentation is well done and covers the main points well.
Comment Written 16-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2023
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Thank you for the support. This is why I'll be writing additional letters that are more personal. I'm committed to finishing these 12, then I'll do the other to join them.
Comment from Wendy G
Your brief letter will encourage discussion about such issues with C and E. Will the image be present in their keepsake? If so, you could share that without repeating some of it. Again, I would like to see it developed a bit more and made more personal for you. What are your feelings? Have you ever done anything where there were repercussions because of the technology? But I know you have a word limit. I just thought that such things might help them to know the inner "you" a bit more.
Wendy
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2023
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Your brief letter will encourage discussion about such issues with C and E. Will the image be present in their keepsake? If so, you could share that without repeating some of it. Again, I would like to see it developed a bit more and made more personal for you. What are your feelings? Have you ever done anything where there were repercussions because of the technology? But I know you have a word limit. I just thought that such things might help them to know the inner "you" a bit more.
Wendy
Comment Written 16-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2023
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Thank you for the support. I'm not sure about the image. I've been pondering that. This is why I'll be writing additional letters that are more personal. I'm committed to finishing these 12, then I'll do the other to join them.
Comment from davisr (Rhonda)
Another chapter in your book to your granddaughters. It's such a touching project, one I know they will treasure.
In this particular post, we see a compare/contrast of the internet. It is a good way to keep your grand generation an idea of what effect these changes in culture have on us.
Great job,
Rhonda
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2023
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Another chapter in your book to your granddaughters. It's such a touching project, one I know they will treasure.
In this particular post, we see a compare/contrast of the internet. It is a good way to keep your grand generation an idea of what effect these changes in culture have on us.
Great job,
Rhonda
Comment Written 15-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2023
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Thank you for the support.