Last week I used a picture of some shelves. A commenter asked if they were my shelves. Alas, it was a stockphoto. But it made me realize… maybe I should share my shelves! So here I am. Sharing my shelves. These shelves form our primary adult library. Pay no attention to that Shel Silverstein. Anyway,Continue reading “All the Pretty Shelves, All the Pretty Books”
Tag Archives: reading
Finding a Book to Read
Ask me what I’m reading. Go ahead. I dare you. Did you ask? Here’s my answer: I DON’T KNOW! [maniacal laughter of a man breaking down]
You’re Not Allowed to Celebrate
Depression doesn’t care that you have a new book coming out. It doesn’t care about the now-long list of publications you have or the plans you’ve got for 2022. It laughs when you say it’s time to get to work. Depression has its own goals. I’ve written before how depression doesn’t create art. And itContinue reading “You’re Not Allowed to Celebrate”
Farewell, Reading
In a normal year, I read a novel a week on average. I set them aside through the year to do an end-of-year review of what I’ve read. I think I’ll be failing this year. My year usually starts in July. That’s just how I count it. By this point I should have a goodContinue reading “Farewell, Reading”
Why It’s Good to Read, but Necessary to Write
The last month has been all over. I attended a major conference, learning the history of Jerusalem that will help my role as a pastor. I visited both my and my wife’s families. My bride and I got away without our insanity of kids. As such, my regular writing schedule has suffered. As in, I’veContinue reading “Why It’s Good to Read, but Necessary to Write”
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