01 December 2008

The very idea stings

I'm getting into some of the deeper areas of the Archive now, some areas that have barely been touched on in years. I realized something yesterday, something which drove chills down my spine.

I may have to throw out some books.

When I say 'throw out' I do mean 'recycle' but I don't mean 'sell' or 'give away'. The ones I'm seeing are mostly old Peanuts collections that I re-read to a point where they were falling apart years ago when I stored them. It doesn't feel right to throw out a book but if it must be done, it must be done.

Sigh.

This is actually not a 'I have too many books' comment although the statement probably does apply. I love books. I think it's part of the reason I want to be a published author. It would be like giving back in a way.

Money would be nice as well. Wouldn't hurt anyway.

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