Cleaning Out the Library
A Section! Cleaning out my book library is taking quite a bit of time since I have to hold the book, open it, think about when and why I bought it. My books are friends! I have to decide to keep the book or share it with someone else. I tend to group my books by subjects and my changing interests are pretty obvious. In 2002, I was deciding if I wanted to be a woodworker. My late husband had all the tools and many books about woodworking. I made wood sculptures in college and loved the touch of wood. I took an apprenticeship for a few months and what I found was that I love wood. I love using hand tools but the resin in the wood played havoc with my sinus and lungs. I kept the tools and Peter loves using them. I kept the books until I was ready to let someone else use them and now I’m selling them on Amazon. Weaving is another section in my library. I’ve taken tapestry weaving classes, Navajo weaving classes and pattern weaving classes. I’ve washed and carded