"If only you'd remember before ever you sit down to write that you've been a reader long before you were ever a writer" -J.d Sallinger

The quote above is one of my favorite and it comes to mind every time I attempt to write. I have not written in a while but I have not given up reading. I re read my fave books over and over. Their pages are falling apart and can no longer be held together by scotch tape. Looking over my book shelf and reading the spine of each book brings back certain memories of different times in my life.
Take a look at my books, some are children books, art books, forbidden books, "borrowed" library books, the good book, books on photography, computer books, history books, more than one version of my favorite books, poetry books, comic books, cook books, how-to- write books & books about writers. Each one has it's own place on my shelf and in my heart.

Sunday Shopping

Two days ago I got paid and today I have no more money. Not really... but my spending allowance is gone. I walked to Trader Joe's and went to Target with my family. I purchased a lovely bunch of Hydrangeas and an Aloe Vera pot from Trader Joe's (actually Gato bought them for me, I left my pocket book at home).
I scored a sweet pair of red rope wooden wedges from Target, I also found a pretty pale blue water jug/vase. It's very "shabby chic" I aspire it to be full of Hydrangeas and wildflowers all summer long.