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By: Vivian of CLIP Podcast

Vivian of CLIP Podcast — Wed, 14 Feb 2007 01:20:09 +0000

You know what would be awesome is to have your family do a short talk about Tudley and we’ll do the same. I’d love to air a show on that. I think it would be a wonderful demonstration of how the ‘meaning’ in books really resides in the experience of engaging with it.

I think we’ve just come up with a new expression … anytime we have one of those ‘I didn’t know that’ moments we can simply say “Tudley”.

:-)
v

By: Just One More Book!!

Just One More Book!! — Wed, 14 Feb 2007 01:06:37 +0000

I definitely agree with you re: the shifting, evolving definitions.

I wanted to mention another aspect of the book that has stayed with our family as an adopted Tudleyism. The happy, surprised, way that Tudley always says “I didn’t know that!”

I think this is valuable because even (or especially) adults have such a tough time admitting when they don’t know something. And, almost as often, such a tough time dealing with people who are willing to admit when they don’t know something.

I love it that when they stumble and then learn something new, rather than cower or feel embarrased or badly about having been wrong, L&B often grin a wide grin and do a big Tudley “I didn’t know that!!!” — and crack us all up.

Andrea

By: Vivian of CLIP Podcast

Vivian of CLIP Podcast — Wed, 14 Feb 2007 00:56:50 +0000

I think that is a very important message that we can have different definitions and probably that our definitions change and shift over time based on what transpires in our lives.

I think we all have a lot to learn from Tudley… most definitely. It’a book that will remain on my bookshelf for a long time to come.

I look forward to many more cross-overs!

vivian
http://www.clippodcast.com

By: Just One More Book!!

Just One More Book!! — Tue, 13 Feb 2007 21:49:28 +0000

Vivian,

Hmmm…I think everyone’s definition of ‘fly’ differs.

Naive or not, I like to think that the Tudley allegory can apply in all lives and that believing in positive possibilities will always lead to a better life than one led by limitations.

Thanks for a thought-provoking crossover experience. Looking forward to the next one…
Andrea

By: Vivian of CLIP Podcast

Vivian of CLIP Podcast — Tue, 13 Feb 2007 06:51:24 +0000

Another very enjoyable crossover experience in spite of tech glitches at my end :-) Thank you Andrea and Mark!

I think this is definitely the most enthusiastic review you have done ,and you are always enthusiastic, so Tudley clearly has a special place in your home and hearts!

I think there’s probably a little Tudley in all of us but some of us have access to more opportunities to ‘fly’ than others.

Until our next crossover…
Your faithful JOMB listener…
vivian
http://www.clippodcast.com