#18 - Walking
Walking is a philosophical book about the healing powers of nature by Henry David Thoreau. It’s old with quirky language but the message rings true today. A quick delightful read.
Note that it’s a free Kindle download.
I’m Giving Up On “Books”
I’ve gradually gotten tired of *stuff* during the past 5 years. Clothes I never wear, kitchen utensils I never use and now books I never read or just read once. All of this stuff - just a physical representation of someone else’s trademarks or copyrights - is clogging up my space and life.
I’ve been fairly agile in getting rid of most stuff - including physical DVDs and CDs - except for my books. I grew up in a bookstore you see so books have played a special part of my life, always accompanying me through the journey of life. But being an urban dweller one have to be frugal with space and therefore I’m getting ready to give up on all non-fictional books in it’s tactile incarnation and start reading the digital version on my iPad.
I never thought I’d do / say this but it’s time for the sake of the environment, the rain forest and my urban pied-a-terre to make the leap. I’m starting out soft with books than can be speed read, annotated and later on searched.
I’ll keep buying fictions for two reasons: the tactile sensation of turning each page in a breath-taking thriller pocket as well as the iPad’s shortcomings being used at the beach or in the hammock. One can only change so much! ;)
