Desultory “daily” notes:

January 26—Saturday

I’ve been up at the Vallejo house for a week on R&R. Jim was here last weekend and then went to Bodega for the Walnut Board meeting. Marty came up last night to join us and will ride back with us. I’ve had a great time reading and resting. I’ve gotten a huge start on the Book Challenge plus a lot of J/].D. Robb covered. I hope I’m ready to go back tomorrow!

The Book Challenge was a great idea—I am discovering treasures in my library I was only dimly aware or, or had forgotten completely. I will have no trouble reading out of my library for 6 months—maybe longer. I do have to admit that sometimes I’m alerted to a book that I would like to own—especially while reading the Dorothy Sayers analysis. I should make a list of future purchases.

One thing that is helping me find great stuff to read is my new hobby—cataloging my books on librarything.com. So far I’ve catalogued nearly 1500 books. I have about a third of the library to finish, the sewing room to do, and the books in the kitchen to do. I’m pretty sure I will go over 2000 books. I should have it done by the end of February if I keep at it.