Pause for poetry

A few months ago I was involved in a fascinating work project at the intersection of faith and culture. Part of the study touched on reading habits among modern American adults. Most people today, surprise surprise, get their info from the internet instead of books. Much more. The hours required to read a book can seem almost outlandish to the modern adult. "Reading a book's a big investment," one said. I spend as much time on the Web as anyone and follow the Google rabbit trail

A few months ago I was involved in a fascinating work project at the intersection of faith and culture. Part of the study touched on reading habits among modern American adults. Most people today, surprise surprise, get their info from the internet instead of books. Much more. The hours required to read a book can seem almost outlandish to the modern adult. "Reading a book's a big investment," one said. I spend as much time on the Web as anyone and follow the Google rabbit trail where it leads…