Thank you for this. Your thoughts on "Woman at the Washington Zoo" became poetry, nonrhyming but beyond prose. I have to order it - thank you for introducing me to its writer. Regarding letter-writing, I refuse to give up the joys. Nothing replaces the joy of an envelope in familiar writing, the rushing to make a giant cup of tea or coffee, the opening of the envelope and settling down to spend time with a friend. There is all the individualism of the stationery, ink colour and penmanship which bland emails cannot replicate, the uniqueness rather than the anonymous type which looks the same whether it's atrocious spam or official communication or friendly banter. And what about that word envelope? It reminds me of enveloping, hugging, being surrounded by someone's presence in a way that effects your environment. That reminds me, I have a letter to write today....
I keep getting distracted by the titles on the shelves in the background, saying to myself, “Oh, I read that one!” or “I need to read that!” Then the Oxford Book of Letters drew may attention back to the center. I love those Oxford Book ofs. This one covering Letters used to be everywhere in bookstores. I’d forgotten about it. I’ll have to go and find a copy now. Thanks for bringing it up!
I remember the heartbreak of letters that went unanswered without explanation. Loved this video.
Thank you for this. Your thoughts on "Woman at the Washington Zoo" became poetry, nonrhyming but beyond prose. I have to order it - thank you for introducing me to its writer. Regarding letter-writing, I refuse to give up the joys. Nothing replaces the joy of an envelope in familiar writing, the rushing to make a giant cup of tea or coffee, the opening of the envelope and settling down to spend time with a friend. There is all the individualism of the stationery, ink colour and penmanship which bland emails cannot replicate, the uniqueness rather than the anonymous type which looks the same whether it's atrocious spam or official communication or friendly banter. And what about that word envelope? It reminds me of enveloping, hugging, being surrounded by someone's presence in a way that effects your environment. That reminds me, I have a letter to write today....
Well done. A conversation and a tour.
I love library tours but yours are by far the best.
These are so good to watch Steve. Great conversation and a noisy through your shelves what more do you need.
A brilliantly moving shelf tour, Steve. Wonderful!
I keep getting distracted by the titles on the shelves in the background, saying to myself, “Oh, I read that one!” or “I need to read that!” Then the Oxford Book of Letters drew may attention back to the center. I love those Oxford Book ofs. This one covering Letters used to be everywhere in bookstores. I’d forgotten about it. I’ll have to go and find a copy now. Thanks for bringing it up!
hopefully you can do your entire library. great stuff