So even though this is the 5th annual reading extravaganza, and I have been in Oakland for about 4 years, this is the first time I actually went. Why? I am not really sure, but it was actually enjoyable. Even though it was mainly for kids, there were some nice events and a sense that people haven't completely abandoned the Oakland area ... at least not yet.
There were crowds of people there, even when it was time to close up. From that guy in the stupid hat above, to the Eat N' Park booth - there were lines. You could make your own smiley cookie or pet some of the largest dogs I have seen near children. They were mastiffs, and there is nothing more fun than petting a dog that is bigger than you are.
There was also a rock climbing wall, which seems that no one decided to take advantage of, since they took it down early - but it was still a good effort. And of course there was Radio Disney, and for everyone out there that has been to the Zoo, or any other family-oriented event, you have to hear these people hold games and dance contests to get kids to ask their parents for Radio Disney.
Host: What's your favorite food?
Kid: Hot Wings!
Host: What's your favorite season?
Kid: Fall!
Host: Are you going to listen to Radio Disney?
Kid: Yeah!!!
Parent: (Trying to look amused and entertained) Time to go ...
But all in all, any place that serves hotdogs outside gets a thumbs up in my book, and encouraging kids to read is a noble goal - albeit a futile one. I just hope that the next generation at least knows how to tie their shoes. We'll see though.
There were crowds of people there, even when it was time to close up. From that guy in the stupid hat above, to the Eat N' Park booth - there were lines. You could make your own smiley cookie or pet some of the largest dogs I have seen near children. They were mastiffs, and there is nothing more fun than petting a dog that is bigger than you are.
There was also a rock climbing wall, which seems that no one decided to take advantage of, since they took it down early - but it was still a good effort. And of course there was Radio Disney, and for everyone out there that has been to the Zoo, or any other family-oriented event, you have to hear these people hold games and dance contests to get kids to ask their parents for Radio Disney.
Host: What's your favorite food?
Kid: Hot Wings!
Host: What's your favorite season?
Kid: Fall!
Host: Are you going to listen to Radio Disney?
Kid: Yeah!!!
Parent: (Trying to look amused and entertained) Time to go ...
But all in all, any place that serves hotdogs outside gets a thumbs up in my book, and encouraging kids to read is a noble goal - albeit a futile one. I just hope that the next generation at least knows how to tie their shoes. We'll see though.
2 comments:
Your last graf's always contain a note of chargin. How about a little faith in ol' Oakland/Pgh? After all, you do have a blog dedicated to it... :)
He's also been starting off the entries with "So". I don't like it. Not one bit.
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