FIRST READ

I like the idea of reading the Bible first thing in the morning. Even before reading the paper. I also like praying before getting out of bed and starting the day. One friend literally rolls out of bed and gets on his knees to pray first thing.

As I said, I like it. But I don't do it. Usually I will say a prayer before reading that newspaper.(Not about the newspaper I'm about to read.) But with coffee in hand, I have my first read of the day in the morning paper. I'm of that generation.

You know: the one that doesn't feel burdened by paper The younger, electronic or technologic generation seems to shy away from any kind of paper. They almost act as if it will bite. But give them an earphone a headphone a bug or beetle, and they're right at home Who needs paper when the internet and Kindel II are within reach?

So why do I need my paper? Habit. And information Just last week I found that Canadians don't tip as much as Americans. That our Prez. thinks sharing war strategy with our enemies is the best way to go. That Jon Voight's daughter and Brad Pitt are having difficulties. That Jennifer Aniston still can't get pregnant. And that a fish from Malaysia feeds on people's feet.

He's not pictured above. I suppose I could have Googled a garra rufa fish that spa owners import to nibble away dead skin on their customers' feet. But then I would have felt hypocritical to paper lovers. Oh, the AZ Republic had a picture, but the fish was kind of non-discriminate anyhow.

Personally, I couldn't stand it. I remember when fish at Rend Lake would nibble or nip at moles on my legs while I was swimming. I didn't like that very much back then. I guess I'm too ticklish. Also too cheap to pay $30 for twenty minutes of fish feeding on me, even if the skin is dead.