Very expressive and sensitive about the energy a home can give out – A home is a place of comfort and sanctuary. As I’ve added more of expressions of myself into my home (like paintings, plants, stones all over the place) it does feel more welcoming.

I didn’t think you were a book person and it’s probably due to my overall impression of the words and language you use – yes, more visual in your case. As I think about your writing I believe you express emotions visually – so instead of writing, “he was angry” you might write “he was red in the face”

I can usually see what you are writing about very clearly.

I know you have SOME books, what with UT sending you a box. Did you throw out that Unmentionable One?

meleah: I’m too cheap for PJs! I have too many free tee shirts to use in the summer and then I wear grey sweats in the winter.

Jill: hahaha about Sedaris’ voice matching Razor’s pictures! Took me a beat to figure it out.

Bill Bryson makes writing look easy! The first book I read was “A Walk in the Woods” and I’m reading “Down Under” about Australia – so funny! I started his Shakespeare one and he tackled a difficult subject pretty well. I ran out of steam reading it though. It wasn’t his writing, I just never do biographies well.

UT: I wondered if magazines “counted” and I guess so. Depends on the magazine. I don’t consider celebrity-focused magazines particularly intelligent. But like you said, at least they read something.

“Audio books seem like a novel idea” hahahaha!

I like reading. I know a couple of people who have long commutes and they pop in audio books. I see them offered at my library – I should probably check one out to see what its like.

dan-sean mankind: I’m glad you enjoyed it! Thank you! I know what you mean about thinking your home is cozy but knowing it has far to go – I go into some homes and they just feels so good – some clutter, usually a LOT more stuff on the walls than I have and little things like pillows on the couch, a bowl with keys or pocket change, framed photos scattered around, floor rugs.

Like Ricardo wrote – hanging a painting really helped! I am on the lookout for more things to hang in places but I like “real” art – that is, either a textile or a one-of-a-kind painting. I like to look at the “amateur galleries” but so far…haven’t bought anything. Cheaper than professional artists but still pricey.

Yes, you should let those books outta the closet!

Audio books seem like a novel idea. However, I don’t think I would remember much of it when I’m done with it. There is something about having a book and reading the words across the pages.

Oh I LOVE most of Bill Bryson, especially A Walk in the Woods and I’m a Stranger Here Myself. I couldn’t quite get into the Australia one or the one on language, though the book I’m reading now is about language, so I’m not sure why.