So, this blog comes about because of my “death cleaning;” referencing my previous blog. I do have a full library of books, probably not going to throw out many, but sorting through my stuff, I realized some books have been sitting around for years and have not been read. So, the dilemma, do I keep them (unread), or read them, or throw them out. Well, after some consideration, I added several books to my “unread, but let’s read them pile.” So, here goes my reaction after finally picking up these books and reading them. Really enjoying this and glad I decided to read and keep these books. Glad I didn’t throw them out after years of gathering dust on my bookshelf.
First off… I thought why do I have the two books on “Don’t know Much About… History, and Don’t Know Much About the Bible? I majored in history in college and I went on to seminary after college, so surely I couldn’t get much out of those two books. Wrong! Wow. The book on history really covered a lot, and a lot of stuff I don’t remember studying and that I think is very important to know, especially in this very confusing and crazy, opinionated world of ours. You know, a lot of stuff gets overlooked or hidden or just ignored in our history. It was an “eye-opener,” as they say. I recommend the book, even for “smart people,” ha, ha.
Same goes for the book on Biblical knowledge. There’s just so much we never really learned or don’t remember learning. Another “eye-opener.” Yep, I’ll keep these two books in my library for future reference when needed. Good books! As for the book on Mythology, well that’s next on my list to read as I really am ignorant in that area, just don’t know much on that subject, just the few things picked up here and there in my education. Maybe I do know more than I think, we’ll see.
Now, the books on etiquette and manners. Well, why do I have three books on that subject? That surprises me. I’m hardly what I consider “upper class” or “elite.” (Okay, I can hear your snickering over that acknowledgement… and I agree). I guess at some point I ran across these books and thought, “maybe I should read up on this area just to be knowledgeable in this area, in case I have to function in some high-class function, or maybe just to have basic manners. Not sure how I accumulated three books on this subject. So, I may not be “cultured” yet, but I at least have references if I need them. Reading them, which I’m doing now, made me think… I’m glad I was born into a middleclass family. I don’t think I would like to be in an elite or high-class family and society or be a member of the Royal Family. It would be a bit overwhelming, I think. Guess that was not my lot in life!
So, there are some of my adventures in doing my “Swedish death cleaning.” (blog #69). Interesting stuff, I think. I’m sure there’s more to come. What is next to be uncovered?
Wally