The last few days, with orders from the doctor to keep on moving,
I’ve been killing the dust mites. We are
really allergic to the dust mite poo, but it sounds so much nicer not to say
that. So in small increments, I’ve been
dusting the books, I’ve been getting rid of the books, and I’ve been creating a
small work space.
Small is the operant word.
Once the living room was redesigned, I found that pushing the table to
the bookcase was truly non-functional. No
wonder I never worked there. Once I turned
it out into the room, my imagination began working again.
I could see myself drawing.
Doodling. Looking out into the
world and seeing light again. I could
even envision a new technique. Or even
doing.
Spending time today to make reservations for a last minute trip to Ireland with son's in-laws. They have not yet planned the 'middle' and it is only two months away. The ladder made me gasp. Hubby fell off outside today and with his serious neck problems we all panicked for some time today. He seems to be well, we will see tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteYour wall of bookshelves makes me swoon. That is the most wonderful part of the room. Would love something like that in our family room. I have two large bookcases, but the built-ins would be even better.
ReplyDeleteAs always I feel like I am right there with you....helping to dust the books and looking at the many titles. Glad you got it accomplished.
ReplyDeleteIt feels so good to donate books to a good cause. I wonder how many e-books I can store in my cloud. No dust on e-books!
ReplyDeleteSuch a great room - it does remind me of the living room you had in OB in the big apartment. I am down to one small bookcase - from 5/6 that I had in San Diego. I am keeping only books I really enjoy and passing on the ones I don't need to include in my personal library. Hard for a true reader to do but it is some ways very liberating. Be careful on that ladder!
ReplyDeleteIt looks like an un-fun job but do-able in bits. Give yourself lots of time for the important things in between shelves. :)
ReplyDeleteI'm impressed. Need to do that here but it is hot so I napped the afternoon away. Next week, maybe.
ReplyDeleteI hope you got rid of the dust mites. Would getting rid of cloth furniture and installing leather work? It sure helped me.
ReplyDeleteLove your books, sweetie!
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