Well, I'm going to have to buck the trend. I have always been one of those "less is more" people when it comes to Stuff. Hoarding is supposedly a mental illness; whatever its cause, I am the exact opposite. Whenever I sense that I have too many things, I feel stuck mentally, like my brain is clouded and I can't think or plan any more. But as soon as I take a pile of clothes to Goodwill or a few books to the library's donation room, I feel much freer and able to see how to move forward in my life in general.
So, as opposed to the ad in the picture, I have managed to winnow my books down to the two bookcases pictured below. And frankly, most of these books I don't even look at; either they are books I had when I was a child or they were given to me by someone I love, so I keep them for sentimental reasons. There are a few things I read on a regular basis: biographies or autobiographies of Jack Kerouac, Phil Ochs, Suzanne Farrell and Allegra Kent. I also re-read "Sister Carrie" by Theodore Dreiser and "Maggie, Girl of the Streets" by Stephen Crane. But that's about it. My theory is, I can always look something up on line, or check a book out of the library.
I have to admit, though, my favorite blog is called Yard Sale Bloodbath. I guess I get a vicarious thrill ...
2 comments:
Amusing post, Catherine! This is something I do think about; because purging has been a priority for me the past couple of years. I do keep most of my art books, and as you mentioned those from loved ones. But I think a trip to the library may be in order soon!
Yes, Lynette, I honestly feel that all that clear space gives your brain room to work, which is in direct contradiction to the "more books = smarter book owner" image. God bless the library!
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