yes Barb, Im writing a book!  a book ABOUT a book! lol…

I love my friend Mrs. Miles!  Im not sure how she does it, better every time I have talked to her she has managed to make “whatever” was going on just feel like it was going to be ok.  We haven’t even really talked many times, it just seems like every time she emails, I just happen to be sitting there with tears on my face.  And with one email, my tears are gone and I’m off on some kind mini-creative journey. 

When I spoke to her last night, she was just finishing up her post for today.  So I told her I would be sure to check it out when I got back from the hospital.  Im so glad I did!  Something about photos, that just let us have a peak into the lives of our online friends.  I love it!

Today she participated in the Friday Show and Tell.  I would LOVE for you to participate!  Just visit Kellis blog - the lady that hosts the show n tell -  to sign up with the online form, leaving your name and blog address! Just click HERE to be taken to her blog!

The goal was to show SOMETHING.  So I thought I would show some of the things I dearly love.  My books! 

On any given day, I can be found…

I do not know, for sure, when I first fell in love with reading.  I do know, that I used to read a book a day.  When I was in High School, and worked part time at a bakery in Louisville.  I used to get my check, and walk right around the corner to the little book store.  I would spend my check, nearly every penny.

Before that, I can remember grabbing a book and running outside.  My sister and I had a little “club house” just across the creek.  I would sneak over, and lay on a big peace of plywood for hours, and just read.  Read and let my mind wander.

I do not have a copy of my favorite books.  I refuse to purchase the “updated versions”.  The books I am referring are the Tolkien novels, and essays which include the Lord of the Ring, Hobbit, Goblins Feet…

But on to the SHOW….

This is my geek shelf. LOL..
I wonder what my life would be like, had I not invested in any computer books.  They have certainly influenced, if not changed my life.  I am no longer working a 60 hour a week job an hour from home.  Instead, the knowledge I have gained from these books has allowed me to work from home.

in the right closet in my office, we find a mosh posh of purchases.  The center column contains non-fiction.  Encyclopedia of Photography books, the geeky shelf, tarot books, health books, books about ghosts…. LOL

On the left side is books behind books.  Paper backs, that dont fit on my paperback rack.  Admittedly, I AM a hardback snob.  I love hardbacks.  The weight, the feel…. there is just SOMETHING about a hard back.  And preferably a worn one! 

My favorite things…

Stephen King and Joe Hill,  Christopher Paolini, Harry Potter!!!  All here!!!

Storage.  LOL… Do you see my Shakespeare, Biographies, and Anthologies.  OOOO I love anthologies!  There is nothing like a good compilation of stories, to make a good afternoon couch snuggle WORTH the effort!!!!

Some of my favorite paperbacks.  Shunned to the corner of the office bathroom, because there was just NO MORE ROOM in the office!  These are some of the first books I purchased after moving out on my own!  Most of my paperbacks are still in boxes, tossed in the vampire closet downstairs.  But not my Stephen.  I unpacked him before I even hooked up my computer. 

Books, needing a home.  Darrin keeps saying he is going to build me a bookshelf, but he has YET to do so!  So these books, mostly college course books, business management books (what a boring series of courses THOSE WERE!  *SNORE*) and some kids books.  These are actually UNDER bugs activity center.  Poor kid has NO leg room!

Over in the LEFT closet.  Besides the spillover from Bugs closet, I swear that child has more clothes then most adult clothes horses I know!  LOL…  My encyclopedia set.  I dearly love them.  We did not have a set until last year.  I just could not seeing paying over $1000 for a set of books.  Almost ALL of my books were bought used, from yard sales and the library.  I got this set for only $25!  Now THAT is a bargain!!!

Tucked over in the corner of the closet.  My cookbooks.  Lots and Lots of cookbooks!

This small book case holds my genealogy, local historical, and photographical books.

Before I sign off I thought I would grab my TOP 5 books I own, that have influenced me in some way.

Stephen King has long been one of my favorite authors.  When he came out with the book “On Writing”, his book about his life experience, going from teacher to world renowned author.  It even contains his tips to getting into the business.  The what to and not to do’s.  I love him. 

Shakespeare’s Othello.  It took me until I was an adult to truly appreciate the beauty that is the lyrical flows of the literature of William Shakespeare.  Othello, is by far my favorite of them. Racism, betrayal, jealousy, such a tragedy.

By far my favorite childhood memories involve the joys that are the Rats of Nimh!  A dying child, the race to save him, a handsome “knight”, an evil nemesis, comedic relief,  this story has it ALL!

Say what you want about Tammy Faye and those big over mascaraed eyelashes.  This woman was a force.  And her strength, saved me.  I love her.  The strength she showed in writing this book.  The devotion of her heart to God.  I truly believe reading this book saved me, even if it was just a small role and saving my spirit.  Lifting back to a good place with myself, with my faith, and with my family.  Read it.  You will cry and then you will thank me for it.  *shivers* Look, tears just talking about it!!!!

and lastly, more childhood memories.  I have read Treasure Island more times then I can count.  Its to the point now, where I will just be thinking of a part, and go pick it up just to read that section.  I hope that all of you have had the opportunity to enjoy this book.  At least once.

Ok, I have been typing this up for like 3 hours.  Thats all from me for today!  Have a great weekend!!!

OH WIAIT!!!

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