HMMMM.....I love people and books so what a wonderful site to find both. To give you an idea I worked at one of Amazon.com's fulfilment center for 5 years and still return seasonal when I miss the smell of fresh print. My friends and co-workers were shocked to learn that my ideal day off was, and still is, when time permits, at the local...
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HMMMM.....I love people and books so what a wonderful site to find both. To give you an idea I worked at one of Amazon.com's fulfilment center for 5 years and still return seasonal when I miss the smell of fresh print. My friends and co-workers were shocked to learn that my ideal day off was, and still is, when time permits, at the local Barnes and Noble store. You know, the ones that have Starbucks with booths, where you sit for hours, reading. A great book, a great cup of coffee, and the carrot cake is an experience of it's own, what more could a person ask for.
I'm also a mother and grandmother and have been married for 32 years. It's not unusual to have up to 9 grandchildren and nieces and nephews spending weeks in the summer running in and out, of various ages.
I like all types of people, with all types of believes and read fiction or non fiction. Because time is limited I will spent hours browsing for a book. I don't believe everything I've read but can honestly say I have enjoyed most of what I read. I also read alot of books for personal interest or hobbies and sometimes will read according to moods. I don't have many books around the house most are passed along to family and friends or donated. I can't help but think if I walked away with something good or something to think about than maybe someone else will to. The written word was meant to be shared. My grown children have laid claim to most as they were horrified to learn I enjoy donating $$$$ in books. There have been times I've kicked myself for this as I needed a quick reference and it's not unusual to buy another.
The log-in "lifeisabook" was chosen simply because I have come to believe it is. We are all creating and writing our own chapters whether we pick up a pen or not. I've also come to the conclusion, after working at Amazon for so many years, that anyone can write a book. Did you know there's a book out there that tells you "How to Shit in the Woods", one that helps you say the word "#@%?" in all the languages of the world, and if you are into "pot" how to grow and maintain the perfect pot garden. I would tease everyone that it was secretly written by the ATF and they had a current list of all it's buyers. Also, we noticed, and would tease, that all the books had very interesting photos of their authors on the back, of course the pot book didn't. We never could figured out if it was a mandate for writing a book, or just a picture provided for dart throwing after reading the book, but my favorites were the authors sitting in big overstuffed chairs with pipes in their mouths.
Please, please this isn't meant to offend anyone or their intelligence, just a alittle dark humor from the other side. Besides, you can always pipe back or conclude that those working with books aren't intelligence enough to buy or read a book, except to look at pictures. I can only say to this, if you processed the millions upon millions of Harry Potter books, even you would think twice about spending your money on these books, no matter how interesting they may be or best-selling they've become. I'm also reminded at how beautiful and unique we all are, and what interest one may not always interest another and that the American dream is great, even in England.
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