For those of you just tuning in you might not know that I love books. But if any of you have read any of my genealogy posts you will know that I have read “Moby Dick” and would love you to come on an adventure that parallels that great American book. So if your new here jump on over and read the first two entries in the genealogy section. For those of you that have read them, your welcome. I hope you enjoyed them.

Over time I have read my fare share of books. Those books have been on a myriad of subjects. From religion to fantasy to self help books. If you have a good book and recommend it to me, chances are I will read it. I like to consume my books in any format possible. You know your standard paper back, your hard back, your ebook, your audio book, your book written on stone tablets tossed through my window because I have a problem with communication. I think that Ralph Waldo Emerson said it best when he said, “Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counsellors, and the most patient of teachers.”

I have been taught by Thoreau and Talmage. I have one of my greatest friends found in the words of Melville. I have learned to live life to its fullest on the shores of a small pond named Walden. I have visited the great glaciers of Alaska with my small companion Stickeen. I’ve slain dragons in the labyrinth thanks to my cherished friends Hickmen and Wiess.With the help of Locke and Demosthenes I have over thrown a government. I have stood at the gates of Mordor with my sword and shield in hand. I even have learned to read at the age of 98. Let me tell you how amazing the great canyons of mars are, I have been three times. I lived through the alien invasion of the 30′s. I have even stood in the chamber of secrets with my friend Mr. Potter.

All I have needed was a small white card and this amazing place filled with books has been opened to me. They ask no questions, and they don’t judge me. At most they ask for a few cents because my books have grabbed me and I didn’t want to give them back up to the greater collection. I read every day of my life. There is truly not many other adventures I need in my life. Give me a good book, a warm blanket and a quiet place and I’m in heaven.

Stick around and I will let you know some of the great books that I have read. As I finish them up I will for sure let you know which ones were amazing and which ones make better door stops. I haven’t meet to many. Right now some book about vampires is holding my doors open. But that is a story for another time.