In a message dated 5/17/2013 9:39:33 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, 2harv...@tiscali.co.uk writes:
By the way I got mine from the local library. I think there is no point to buying books (other than lace of course) when I can borrow for free from the library. I never read books twice so cannot see the point of loading my book shelves - leaves more room for the books that matter I.e. craft books. ------------------------------------------- Dear Readers, This is an interesting thread. The book discussed is a work of fiction, but unlikely to be a classic. I have read classics, like "Gone with the Wind" (also fiction) approximately every 15 years! It (and others) has a different relevance as time marches on and more life experience and knowledge is gained. My books are the greatest of friends - always here. I can remember the years when all I had was about 10 books and the most basic furniture. No money for plants, artwork, rugs, curtains, etc. to personalize living space. Therefore, every morning I walk into my little piece of Heavenly real estate (library), and send up a prayer of thanks for the ability to collect books, and thanks to the authors (most of whom are no longer available to discuss their knowledge). Today, I have done something that I could not do in any individual public library, and would find difficult (if not impossible) to do through internet searches. I've taken over 20 books (from 3 centuries) off the shelves so mis-information in a lace article in a lace newsletter will be corrected. Some amongst us need to "police" lace history and womens' history. The prevailing attitudes by many powerful people is: what the women who came before us did is not worthy of being acknowledged or accurate. Let us appreciate the historic riches documented in our real books. Technology is changing so rapidly that writings kept in one of these new formats may become lost within just a few years. Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
