Books

I have a small collection of old books. These are mostly old math textbooks.

Peace

This year I've been reading Jesus Calling by Sarah Young for my devotions. After six-plus months I think it's beginning to sink in. The subtitle is: "Enjoying Peace in His Presence." July is usually the most hectic, stressful month of the year for me. This year has been different, and I think it's because of the the simple recurring message of this book. 

"Let Me help you get through this day...You will get through the day one way or the other. One way is to moan and groan, stumbling along with shuffling feet. This will get you to the end of the day eventually, but there is a better way. You can chose to walk with Me along the path of Peace, leaning on me as much as you need. There will still be difficulties along the way, but you can face them confidently in my strength." -excerpt from June 12.

Baseball

I'm a baseball fan. My favorite teams are the Boston Red Sox and the Chicago Cubs. I also collect baseball books. Here's part of my baseball bookshelf. Two of my all-time favorite baseball books are right in the middle of this photo: Praying for Gil Hodges by Thomas Oliphant and Wait Till Next Year by Doris Kearns Goodwin. Both are childhood memoirs of following baseball on the radio.

1st Concert

This family was going into Chicago for a music/dance concert. On the train ride into the city the mother read a book about an orchestra of animals to the youngest boy who had never been to a concert before. She told him about the conductor who would wear a black suit and wave a stick to tell the musicians what to do. The older brother & sister, who had been to concerts before, listened to the story as well. 

Travel Wishes

I love visiting new places and returning to old favorites. I've got a shelf full of Travel Guides. Most are of places I've already been to, but there are a few guides for places on my "wish" list.