I am moving in two days and here I am playing on the computer. While I was packing and going through things I found this dictionary. I laughed to myself and wondered how many kids have never used one of these. I don't know, maybe they still use these in school. I actually don't remember the last time I used one. Can you remember the last time you used one. I would love to hear about it.
Ha! I don't really think I've used a dictionary since my kids were in school! The class for my youngest just had their 10 yr reunion... so that was quite awhile ago! LOL
ReplyDeleteI just asked my son who will be a senior this year if he ever uses a dictionary at school. He said maybe once or twice. He usually is on the computer when he needs something like that.
DeleteI used it about 5 days ago. I'm always looking stuff up, my spelling is horrific and I like to be able to explain the meaning of words correctly to my daughter and students. My daughter, also a senior, doesn't use a 'real' dictionary either. I do teach students how to use a dictionary occasionally, like when they randomly ask what a word means. [I teach high school for the emotionally impaired.] However, I love my Nook Color because I can look up a word as I'm reading!!!
ReplyDeleteI think if we had to look it up we would remember the spelling better. I am lazy and just google everything.
DeleteI say with a little bit of shame, the last time I used my dictionary, I took the elephant page out, printed an elephant on it and used it as a fingerprint guest book, each fingerprint was a 'balloon' lifting the elephant up.
ReplyDeleteNow get back to packing :)
That sounds like a cute idea Amy!
DeleteYes :) It was about a month ago - I have a huge blue hard back covered one, that my mom bought me from a door to door salesman, some 40 plus years ago... I do believe that qualifies it for heirloom status to my granddaughter. :)
ReplyDeleteThat's awesome, I would definitely hang on to it!
DeleteHey Marcie!
ReplyDeleteHAPPY FRIDAY!!! You’re super awesome and I’ve nominated you for an award. Stop by and check it out!
http://back2basichealth.blogspot.com/2012/08/awards-giveaways-and-recipesoh-my.html
Hey lady!! I just found your cute blog via the hop, and I'm your newest follower! I'd also love to have you check out a fabulous Triple Giveaway I'm having right now!!
ReplyDeleteHope to see you there! And thanks so much!
xo
http://emilymmeyers.blogspot.com/2012/08/triple-winner-giveaway.html
I usually use the one on the widget on my mac but I do occasionally use my old one because I like to see meanings for things that some dictionary authors (such as mac and other online dictionaries) all to morph. The true meaning of words matter. I like to go with trusty older versions when I have doubts!
ReplyDeleteLiz
Ha...I don't even think we have a paper dictionary in the house! We tend to just turn to the interwebs.
ReplyDelete