Exchanging Pixels for Paper

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[The] avid interest of the countryman in his neighbours is a most vital part of country living, and is the cause of both pleasure and annoyance. I suppose it springs from the common and pressing need for a story. Books supply the panacea to this fever for those who read; but for the people who find reading distasteful, or are too sleepy after a day's work in the open air to bother with books, then this living drama which unfolds, day by day, constitutes one long enthralling serial, with sub-plots, digressions, flash-backs and many delicious aspects of the same incident as seen through various watchers' eyes.
~Miss Read, Village Diary

I find great truth in this excerpt. I am easily held captive by the living drama that plays out before me on social media. The cure is simple: when I spend more time reading, I spend less time staring at a screen.

It's time to lay in a supply of good books and teas for the Autumn and Winter...

Comments

Angela said…
When I read this post, visions of cozy fall and winter nights curled up under a snuggly blanket with a book and tea ran through my head and I thought of my favorites and thought I'd offer them up. Mighty Leaf Tea! Oh it is delicious, especially the Earl Grey, Chai, & Vanilla Bean. For books, a new delight, an old favorite, and one to study on: Eight Twenty Eight by Ian & Larissa Murphy, a true story tear-jerker; Laura Ingalls Wilder: A Family Collection, a cozy, quiet read; The Peacemaker by Ken Sande, a good picture of biblical conflict resolution.

Any ideas on what you might read?
September 24, 2014 at 9:34 AM
Melissa said…
Right now I'm starting the Mitford series, and reading Show Them Jesus by Jack Klumpenhouwer, and Bible Study by Kathleen Nielson.

I think in October I'll continue Mitford, re-read The Hiding Place by Corrie ten Boom, and read True Community by Jerry Bridges.
September 24, 2014 at 10:17 AM
Camille said…
Hmmm...sounds lovely. Your photo on your header fits perfectly with this post. Happy reading and cosy-ing up to you! Blessings, Camille
September 26, 2014 at 4:37 PM
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