Lending Books

 

I've never liked lending books.  Occasionally I would be talked, or shamed, or coerced into doing so and other than other book people, in spite of all the pious promises, most often they were never returned.

I used to shudder when a guest even glanced toward one of my bookcases.  I wished I had a large enough place that I could have a locked room for a library where no one was ever allowed to enter.  Or better still a secret second apartment that no one but me knew about - unfortunately that was never financially realistic.  Actually, not because of books, but I still love the idea of having a second place that no one but me knows about.

As I became more of a minimalist I gradually dramatically downsized the number of books, and bookcases, that I own.  Now I have less than 100 physical books that take up the two bottom shelves of my one bookcase.  I keep that bookcase in the bedroom and pray that no one ever makes the effort to bend down and look at the titles.  And no, I would not want to lend any of those really special books to anyone, not even a fellow book person.

That I guess is one advantage of ebooks.  No one needs to even know what titles you own.

Fragile

 

I've been coping with a pulled muscle in my lower back for the last week.  It's slowly getting better but even dealing with simple things, like loading/unloading the washer when getting up and down from that level causes twinges of pain, has made me think about just how easily this self-sufficient independent life I lead could be derailed.

I don't know how I managed to pull the muscle.  Possibly changing the sheets a week ago and maybe moving sideways to lift the mattress to tuck in the sheets, or maybe while vacuuming and twisting about.  Carrying groceries home?  Bending down to a lower kitchen cupboard?

Netflix: Falling for Figaro

 

This is a rather charming little film.  

Nothing fancy here but likeable characters and a simple, probably obvious plot that manages to be charming and, at moments, even moving.

Holding it all together is Joanna Lumley who effortlessly steals every scene she's in, if not the whole movie.

Netflix: All of Us Are Dead

 

This was an amazing series.

Watching the first few episodes I wondered where it could possibly continue for 12 episodes but it did and they were all well done.

I found myself totally involved with the characters and the storyline just flowed along and felt totally believable.

It also felt very human, very much about life and loss, and values.

I am so impressed with the Korean programming and I have seen on Netflix.

Book: The Heart's History, by Lewis DeSimone

 

This is a beautifully written book.  

About a group of gay friends in the early 2000's.

I just simply like everything about this book.