I grew up in a household where reading was encouraged. My mother believed in the power of words, and my father obviously did too.
Even as a partisan Republican, I'm not sure a 40-year run is healthy for either party.
Of all the toys available, none is better designed than the owner himself. A large multipurpose plaything, its parts can be made to move in almost any direction. It comes completely assembled, and it makes a sound when you jump on it.