The Almost Invisible Web
It’s complicated, right? I’m trying to avoid my natural inclination toward negativity… but it’s really tough. We could hear at any moment that Sam no longer has a job. My students are terrified that they or their families will be sent away to places they’ve never been or don’t remember. And the most powerful country in the world is being run by an immature overgrown toddler with significant issues. What’s not to worry about? I could go on, but let’s not.
Last weekend we enjoyed our visit to Reston Used Books in VA where we were featured readers along with Eric Goodman, another Baltiomre-based writer and friend. As soon as I walked in, I was reminded of Powell’s Books in Portland, OR. Shelves were jam-packed and labeled with genre. While nowhere near the size of Powell’s, the density of books was very similar.
I find it very comforting to be surrounded by used books. Each is a view from a neighbor’s window with something to show and teach us. Each book has at least been handled, if not read, by someone else. Yet the books connect you through an almost invisible web. This fragile but unfailing web includes everyone who has ever made an effort to read.
I love this web but also need to be reminded of it often. You?
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We’re really looking forward to our next event in Reading, PA, Thursday, March 6, 6 pm-8 pm @ Berks Bards at the GoggleWorks Center for the Arts, 201 Washington Street, Reading PA 19601. Followed by an open mic.
And then the Eastern Shore Writers Association Conference where we will co-host the open mic event. We hope to see you there!
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Virginia Crawford 