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Wednesday, November 30, 2011

A book is not only a friend, it makes friends for you. When you have possessed a book with mind and spirit, you are enriched. But when you pass it on you are enriched threefold.
Henry Miller

2 comments:

Kristi said...: I love this quote. I recommended Cloud Atlas with my little brother and he just finished it yesterday. We had the most wonderful discussion about the book. Sharing books with someone creates a really unique bond.; December 1, 2011 at 4:28 AM
Trish said...: Yes, it's so true, isn't it? I'm glad you and your brother had that experience.; December 1, 2011 at 5:39 AM

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Guerrilla Reading

Turn off the TV

Turn off the computer

Turn off the game console

Always have a book with you to read ~

~before going to sleep

~before getting up

~in the bathtub

~while waiting for your ride

~while on the bus/train/plane

~while dinner is cooking

~while exercising (audiobooks!)

~while driving (ditto)

~while waiting for an appointment

~while baby is napping

~after kids are in bed

~with kids

~to kids

~while eating lunch

~while eating breakfast

~at the cottage (dock, hammock, screen porch)

~while walking

~while waiting for kids in the mom & dad taxi

~on a park bench

~instead of housework

~in the bathroom

~while on hold on the phone

~on the porch with a cocktail

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