The transcendent Señora Weinhaus loves to read, but of late due to health and (shhh…) aging issues she has been having difficulty doing so. I thought perhaps if I got her an eReader whereby she could control the font and other factors it might bring this enjoyable activity back into play for her.
After researching the matter I landed on the Kobo Clara HD, mainly as it was touted as the best choice if you want to use third party options, like say, your public library. Kindle was the best choice if you want to tap into the Amazon universe of eBooks. But with a world of free eBooks available from the library and other sources, “why buy?” said Señor Tacaño.
I pre-ordered the unit the first of May for delivery at the end of May. I then told my bride that I had a present coming for her so she could bathe in the delight of anticipation. The release date was set back and the eReader finally arrived today, at the end of June. That might have been a bit too much anticipation.
Fedex had dumped the box on our front porch, and the only way I knew to look for it was an email saying it had been delivered. They had also accidentally left a package for the neighbors across the street, whom I knew were home. I am not a big fan of the way deliveries are done these days.
Back from my curmudgeonly aside…
I grabbed the box and headed upstairs to find the mistress of our abode. I opened the package and took the eReader out to give to her, and I found myself saying, “I thought it would be bigger.” Then nagging memories came rushing back and I thought, “And where have I heard that before?!?”
Keep well.
