Mr. Harper Faulkner encouraged us, as bloggers, 1) to re-blog and 2) to read. I am obeying his command by re-blogging his post on why he reads. It expresses far better than I can the joy and pleasure of reading and why, as he puts it, “You are not entitled to not read.”
Curmudgeon at Large
Short bursts of curmudgeonry on any topic.
Curmudgeon at Large 
Waaahhhh – the comments on that site were closed. I LOVE READING! I wake up extra early to read… I love going to jury duty or the DMV b/c I can READ…I like to read btwn readings… Did I mention I love reading?
Even though HF’s comments are now closed, mine are open and appreciative of everyone’s desire to read.
This was definitely a great post. Then again, they always are from Harper. He has a way with words and a wit that just won’t quit. (Sorry, but I couldn’t avoid tossing in a rhyme.)
I don’t demur: I concur.
Ooh, you’re smooth. Just like that Harper.