Book Sweet Book

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"I have lost all sense of home, having moved about so much. It means to me
now--only that place where the books are kept."
John Steinbeck, novelist,Nobel laureate (1902-1968)


I am feeling this quote! Jean Toomer, American writer and thinker, also considered himself "locomotive." I've moved around quite a bit in my life as well, but I have finally settled down in one place. Really, I have. Besides, I have the bookshelf to prove it.

Comments

Michele said…
Glad you are finally settled, Stephen. There is something about a bookshelf that says 'home'. It's odd, I suppose. Once, last year, I bought a book of poetry by Langston Hughes and, as I walked back to my car from the book store, I felt as if Langston and I were walking hand in hand. Books are often tied to who we are, where we've been and what we feel. It's a beautiful thing, indeed.

Have a great day,
Bay
Thursday, October 27, 2005 1:06:00 PM
Stephen A. Bess said…
Bay,That's a nice image. :)
I went to this affair last night honoring Langston Hughes. He lived here in DC for a while and worked as a busboy and other odd jobs. I just bought a collection of Paul Laurence Dunbar's works. Those are two very interesting dudes. Thanks for stopping by.
Thursday, October 27, 2005 2:17:00 PM
Michele said…
Paul Lawrence Dunbar is one of my favs, too, I gotta say. His works are what first sparked my love for Negro poetry when I was just in elementary school. I am (originally) from Dayton, Ohio and I think we heard more about him there than a lot of other places might. Will there ever be any other poets like these guys???

Peace,
Bay
Thursday, October 27, 2005 4:21:00 PM
Michele said…
Awww!!! Sniff, sniff! Don't MAKE me get all teary-eyed! I'm a sensitive sort!

Peace,
Bay
Thursday, October 27, 2005 7:57:00 PM
Sumeeta said…
What a wonderful quote! Thanks so much for sharing it. Have a great Halloween weekend!
Friday, October 28, 2005 12:50:00 PM
Stephen A. Bess said…
Sumeeta-
I hope that you had a great holiday weekend. Thanks for stopping by. :)
Monday, October 31, 2005 9:01:00 AM
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