Tag Archives: Books
The Collection
With the latest downsizing, I have managed to cull my collection so that now it only fills three bookcases. With some shelves having two rows of books. And books piled on top of the bookcases. I’ve gotten rid of hundreds of books this year. Actually, probably more than a thousand. I miss them. But there […]
I Love Books
I saw this photo on Twitter (I’m still resisting calling it X) and immediately wished I was browsing this library. It reminded me of the main branch of Canada’s Parliamentary library, which is closed while Centre Block is being renovated. My guess is that this particular library is British, though I suppose there are similar […]
The Love of Books
I’ll admit it. I’m addicted to the printed word. I’m happiest with a book to read. Pretty much any book. I went to the British Museum in London last month. It was information overload in many ways, and I will share some thoughts about the exhibitions shortly. It was what I couldn’t see that intrigued […]
What’s Here Now?
Sometimes I struggle with the books I receive for review. Maybe it is some personality defect. Jeanne Stevens almost lost me on the opening page of What’s Here Now? when she asks”is there ever too much Chip and JoJo?” You tell me – I have never heard of Chip and JoJo, but in context I […]
True Words
I last posted this five years ago, with the title “The Picture Says It All.” I’m one of those “slices of trees” people.
Shaped By The Waves
I read fiction for enjoyment. But I don’t mind if it makes me think a little. You’ve heard me, on occasion, discuss the flaws of the romance novels, which I occasionally review here. While I am not a fan of the romance genre, I am a sucker for a good story. Which most romances aren’t. […]
Your Monday Smile
Let us all hope this isn’t a permanent re-arrnaging, and that the new “normal” when it arrives won’t look tooo different from the old one.
Just For Fun
I was looking at old travel photos earlier today, debating if I wanted to share some. I can’t decide if it is a good idea. In these days of travel restrictions it seems a little cruel to talk about places we can’t visit. Yet at the same time they bring back good memories and warm […]
A Peaceful Place
In the vineyards above Laufen there is a small hut, a shack, built I suppose as a place for the workers to eat their lunch without the sun beating down on them. Inside are a couple of tables, with benches all around. Inside are also several hundred books. If you want one, feel free […]
The Kiosk
It’s the size of a phone booth (if you remember phone booths) and empty of everything except hope. It showed up in Sulzburg’s market Square Wednesday. I think it is a place where people can bring their books and take something different. I saw one in Staufen, when we were there a few months ago. […]
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