I have possibly made some assumptions here ... like I assume that people who keep a journal are probably book readers. I am possibly wrong. I suspect that mad addicted bloggers possibly don't read as much as they used to because they have a new addiction. I am possibly wrong.
But there is something I care about more right now. And that is my own love of books ... and I mean love. Like if I have to decide between chocolate and books, books will win. Now that proves this is a serious issue.
A friend of my folks has had to move to a nursing home to live out his days. I can't begin to imagine what it is like to reduce your possessions and life to the state of being able to have a meaningful existence in a nursing home bedroom 4m x 2m. So I considered just one little part of that move ... and a part that is really hard on this guy at the moment ...
What do you do with your books?
This has been munching around in my head for a couple of weeks. Then Mum emailed me and said that this friend asked her to ask me what to do with his amazing life time collection (even a heap of First editions!) ... "She's a freelance writer ... ask her what she would do ...". That brought it to the forground for me. It's a real issue for this guy .... it will possibly be a real issue for me one day (long time away I hope!) ... bibliophiles face a similar dilema everytime they run out of bookcase space ... but to go down to half a dozen books?
All I can think is that the books somehow, and someway have to make someone else happy ... and hopefully go to a good home ... Take away my chocolate first and then maybe there will be more room for books ...
6 comments:
Doesn't seem right somehow does it?
Hey your blog is really great now you are just posting to one! I've gone from minor fan to major fan!
I am a nurse in a nursing home. Your article is very true!
My name is Linda from Columbus, Ohio. Speaking of books, I'm the author of "Dusty Angels and Old Diaries" a true story about my life. I've given my book to many of my patients (since I can't accept money from the,) I have a special offer at my website...
Order "Dusty Angels and Old Diaries" (from any major book store) and pass it on to a friend when you have finished reading it. Then call and request a FREE BOOK from Linda. Call the toll-free number on the last page of the book, "Dusty Angels and Old Diaries" to get your autographed complimentary book.
From one friend to another! Take Care on the Journey... ~Linda
I would dontate the first editions to a library or museum at least ...
Hey is this your bookcase?
Enjoyed your to-day" Blog,but mostly the comments you recieved from it.
I do like Linda's comment and hope to persue her advice.
Hope the,'Book' problem sorts itsself out soon.
Adele
Linda - Thanks for popping by. What a lovely way to keep books going around the community!
Anon - Donating is always good! And YEP those are my books!
Heart - The BLogging Community always makes great comments huh!
Mr Fab - Yeah ... well you are closer to the truth than you might know!!!
Hi--wow, I could never pare it down to half a dozen books--in my case, that would be elder abuse.
Post a Comment