A head cold has put me a little behind, but here I am.
I have books all over my house. We have more books than we have bookshelves. Last year I inherited about 800 books from my Grandpa. He is still living, but he decided it was best that I get them now. He is a retired minister and most of what he had is related to that vocation, but there were also many books that had belonged to Grandma. (The daughter of the Grandma I wrote of yesterday).
Initially, I had books stacked down the hall and all around the walls of the living room and master bedroom. A few months ago I got a better handle on it, but I still need more shelves. Before I get more bookshelves, I need to get more space to put them in. As far as I am concerned, it is a wonderful problem to have.
At one time, I had well over a thousand books. Then I had what can only be described as a Bi Polar manic episode, and gave almost all of them away. I have regretted it many times over. You would not believe how badly I’ve missed many of those books and have tried to replace them as I can. Some just cannot be replaced. Now, thanks to Grandpa, I have at least that many again, and as selfish as it might sound, I’m keeping them. That’s not to say that I won’t loan them out, however.
As for what I am reading now. I have several books with bookmarks in them. A few were Grandpa’s, some I already had, and some Ed bought for me.
The Life and Works of Flavius Josephus translated by William Wiston: Josephus was a Jewish historian who lived during the time of Christ. It is slow reading, but his commentary on his time is extremely interesting.
The Case for a Creator: A Journalist Investigates Scientific Evidence that Points Toward God by Lee Strobel: Haven’t got far into this one. Strobel documents his own search for truth.
500 Little Known Stories from American History by J. Vernon Jacobs: Ok, I need the large print edition, and if there isn’t one there should be. Strange how I know many of these “little known stories”
Comfort From a Country Quilt by Reba McEntire: Reba’s candor and humor make her as much as joy to read as she is to hear and watch. Almost done with this one.
Women Who Run with the Wolves: Myths and Stories of the Wild Woman Archetype by Clarissa Pinkola Estes: This is an interesting psychology book that uses ancient stories and folklore to help women find who they really are. You won’t look at some fairy tales the same way again.
Dragon’s Dawn by Anne McCaffrey: I read Dragon Riders of Pern when I was young (one of those books I gave away) and loved it. Just starting this one.
Sorrow’s River by Larry McMurtry: Third installment of the “Berrybender Narratives” More escapades with a group of the most unlikable characters I have ever met in a book.
I know what you’re thinking. Why can’t she just read one at a time? I don’t know, but I can’t. In addition, I’m also working through a few books in the “For Dummies” series.
Well, the sneezing fits have started again, so I’m going to quit for now. We’ll talk more tomorrow.
Connie
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