Daniel makes stuff, and, in his spare time, writes about things like movies, kid culture, and geek stuff.
Teenagers Speak Up on Salinger

It’s pieces like this – when kids and youth themselves get a chance to offer their voices about issues – that make me indelibly happy. Here’s one teenager’s response to the adults’ debate last week about whether J.D. Salinger’s writings still resonate with youth today:

“Well, I am sixteen and find it shocking how cynical all of you adults are about our generation. We just read this book a few months ago and each and everyone of us loved it and felt a deep connection between ourselves and Holden. Times have not changed as much as you think. We are not as shallow as you think. Salinger’s novel is as universal as it is timeless. But I’m beginning to think that maybe Holden was right about all of you.” – maliabadi

You know what? The kids are alright today, I think. The kids are alright.

Feb 02, 2010 :: Tagged under: , , :: #

The Town Where J.D. Salinger Lived

Perhaps it takes living in the same town as a man to really get to know him. Here’s just a brief excerpt, from an excellent reflection on the reclusive author’s unique relationship with Cornish, New Hampshire – the town where J.D. Salinger and his wife lived for more than fifty years:

To Emily Robbins, Jerry and Colleen Salinger’s house next door was a regular stop when she and her brother Nick were raising money for Cornish Elementary School projects or out trick or treating.

One year, the couple forgot to buy Halloween treats and instead handed out pencils.

“Well, this is lame,” Robbins said she and Nick decided, once out of earshot.

Their mother, however told them, “Save those pencils.”

Jan 30, 2010 :: Tagged under: , , , , :: #