What do you worship -- (answer to Fiona's newsletter)

Fiona's newsletter asked the question -- What do you worship? Meaning what actual things get a lion's share of your admiration and adoration. My answer: Books. I don't allow myself to buy very many things. I buy my clothes from Thrift stores, I don't wear make-up, I don't smoke or drink or take large vacations. But when it comes to books, I have no qualms and no buyers remorse. I lift a book from the shelf reverently, get the feel of the volume, smell it, (old-book scent or new book scent are equally wonderful). I love books with textured edges and off-white pages. Tiny books with brown binding. Childen's picture books. Old, massive, leather-bound books. Books with unusual titles. I once owned over 10,000 books. Now, only my favorites (some 5 bookcases and several overflowing chairs and tables) stay with me. I pass by and loving touch one of them. I sometimes speak to them, or just smile. Ah.... books. Find Fiona here: