Conflicted.
Yesterday I pulled 49 books (mostly hardbacks) from my belongings and donated them to a nonprofit. I’ve done it dozens and dozens of times. And just as many times I have sworn to get a library card and vowed to read more books. You, too?
I did pretty much give up TV over a year ago with this goal somewhat in mind. Business reading and facebook, however, quickly filled the freed hours. And today where I am? Undeniably drawn to two books, reviewed in The Week. One The Cookbook Collector by Allegra Goodman and the other The Subtle Body: The Story of Yoga in America by Stefanie Syman.
It is a holiday. The library is most likely closed but not Amazon.com and Powell Bookstore (the largest privately-held bookstore in the country and just minutes walk away). I could use the walk and fresh air. Then again, maybe a better choice might be to stash the review away for another year and start the running program I’ve been thinking about this weekend or suggest both books to more compulsive book buyers or …
I am a conflicted human being. Choices, though, are sure nice to have, don’t you think?
Make the best of what you pick! Trix