Do you have stacks of old books, some by famous authors, or simply piles of your favorites? Have you ever wondered if some of them might be valuable? There are some basic things to look at to determine whether to keep or take to your closest thrift store. Pro tip: Most old books are just …
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Oak Among Basalt - Photo by D. Fritz Pliny the Elder (who lived in Gaul, 1st century CE) was the first to write about the Druids use of oak trees in their religious ceremonies. Later, Christian churches were built in oak groves (most likely because some of those locations were pagan sites of worship). Oak …
I've been thinking a lot about gratitude lately. As a writer, I'm grateful I have a flexible schedule, a comfortable place to sit and create and decent computer equipment. That wasn't always true. Being grateful was something I resisted or struggled to feel. Remember (especially if you're a boomer) your parents telling you about the …
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A while back, I worked as a used/rare book buyer for a locally owned bookstore. I was fortunate to apprentice under one of their most experienced buyers. You can probably imagine what a rush it was to have a job that paid me to go through boxes brought in by customers and scour for treasures. …
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Do you remember the first comic book you ever bought? I can picture the creaky metal comic stand in front of the neighborhood market that I passed on my way home from school, still feel the touch of my fingers on the covers, remember the thrill of picking out one to take home. I still …
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