Magazines: How do you read them?

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I read magazines backwards, not sure why but as long as I can remember when I dig into a magazine I start at the back and thumb forward. I will do an initial flip through from the front, but if I am going to spend some time with it I start at the back.

Thinking about it, I believe the articles I want to read are usually towards the back of the magazine. I believe that is by design. I mean look at all the advertisements between the front cover and the articles that are worth reading. A bazillion is what I see. Okay maybe that is an exaggeration, but you get my point. Advertisements are what keep the magazine afloat. Depending on the magazine and it’s popularity, I would imagine it can cost a pretty penny to advertise in a magazine.

I remember as a kid, I loved to look at magazine advertisements and dream about all the things I would like to have or see. Once I had become an adult I didn’t have time to look at magazine ads and stopped caring to. Everything seems so out of reach and it became kind of saddening for me. Despite my situation I always tried to stay away from things that brought me down. This may be part of the reason why I go straight to the back and read the articles. I want to gain knowledge and understanding, toys are not my thing anymore. Some ads are about things, stuff you are fascinated by, toys. Other ads are about medications that have ridiculous side effects. Since I am more about memories instead of toys and I don’t subscribe to pharmaceuticals those ads are of no use to me.  

One of the nicest things someone did for me several years back   

was give me a two year subscription to O magazine. I love Oprah Winfrey and all she does to spread knowledge, understanding, honesty and kindness to the world. Talk about a positive influencer. I am hoping some day she will come across “C is for Conquer” and add it to her library and suggest it for a great read. That last bit was putting it out to the universe. Part of that two year subscription was while I was sick. The magazine really helped me stay in a positive frame of mind. I really tried to surround myself with goodness the keep my spirits up. The funny thing is I have no idea who sent me that subscription but I really did appreciate it.

Now the reason I chose this topic for a blog is two fold. First off, I wanted something light hearted, simple, yet real. Something that shows our diversities, how we can be different, and it is okay. The other fold is that my sons fiance’, a daughter of our heart, Kelly, told me she reads magazines backwards also. I had no idea other people did that and was thrilled to be in company with such a wonderful person. When she told me she reads magazines backwards too, I told her I am writing a blog about this very subject.

The moral of this blog is we are all special in our own way and should do things our way. It is rare that we are alone in anything, yet there are times we feel so alone. Don’t be afraid of who you are, you do the real you. Don’t try to be what you think others want, be you! Until next time Take care and Keep it Simple (KiS)!