"Doing Nothing Is Something" Reflection Questions

Please respond FOUR (including #6) of the following questions in your journal.
Answers should be numbered, thoughtful and thorough.

1. How many types of media/technology do you use in one day? What are they? How are they part of your daily life?
   
2. If you have any “spare” time or leisure time what do you do?
   
3. Based on the reading of Anna Quindlen’s essay, she says that children today are enrolled in soccer leagues, acting classes, music classes, etc. pursuits that may be quite enjoyable. Explain whether or not you agree with her that such activities do not qualify as leisure. Why?
   
4. What does “nothing” mean in the title of the essay?
   
5. Do you agree with Quindlen’s argument that boredom or leisure time leads to contemplation and creativity? Why or why not?
   
6. How effective is Quindlen’s argument in this essay? Support your opinion with evidence from the text.