Sunday, August 01, 2010

Storage

I was deeply depressed by Stewart Lee's piece on collecting books and CDs. Like him I have aquired books and CDs. Unlike him I don't have to get rid of anything because a child needs to play where bookshelves rightly stand.

I have had to sell or give away books and CDs when I have to change countries. This pains me. One day, if I make an old man, I will be seen in a second hand book shop. As I open a book, I will start to cry. I will have seen my name written on the flap of the book. An old book of mine will have come back to its owner.

I have had to sell or give away books and CDs when I have to change countries. This pains me. One day, if I make an old man, I will be seen in a second hand book shop. As I open a book, I will start to cry. I will have seen my name written on the flap of the book. An old book of mine will have ome back.

If I dream at all, I would want a study and maybe a library. The library would be dusty, and perhaps would contain a small well stocked bar. Given that my reading has dropped off.