Sunday

Staging an Intervention

My sweet Bear has put his foot down. He has ordered me to not borrow anymore books from the library. In addition, I can't buy any more new ones.

It seems I have an addiction. An addiction to books. My nightstand is filled with books in the cabinet and overflowing with books on top. Several of the books, Bear & Lamb are waiting for me to read so we can talk about them. I have so many, I think it would take me two years or more to read them all.

Yet, even though I own all these books, I still borrow from the library. I *have* to read those books first so that others can read them. And so that I don't have to write my paycheck over to them for fines.

It's a vicious cycle. A cycle that Bear intends to stop. Right.Now.

Let's hope the withdrawal isn't too painful for me.

10 comments:

Jenny86753oh9 said...

Ok...that IS bad when Bear has said enough! (But I SO know what you mean...our "game" room is nothing but piles of books!)

Anonymous said...

Focus on the positive: now you'll have time to read all the ones that you have at home but haven't read! I do understand the addiction, though. I'm always wanting to buy more books. My family just rolls their eyes at me. It's kind of funny.

Unknown said...

I remember when you wouldn't let me check out any books from the library BECAUSE I had so many unread books on my shelf ;)

Debbie said...

This is the very first time I've been glad we don't live close to each other. Bear would have a fit at my house!

Anonymous said...

Oh, damn!

Kim said...

hehehe

I'm right there with ya. Actually my whole family is like that. We must LOVE books!

I have something for you on my blog!

Lisa said...

I'm still waiting for you to update your blog...hee!

Forgetfulone said...

Books are a great addiction, if you have to have one, right? If it weren't for Goodreads, I'd never be able to keep up with what I want to read! And I have a whole book shelf full of books just waiting to be read. TGI Summer!

Come by my blog and see what I have for you.

Woman with Kids said...

Huh. Just reading that caused my heart to beat erratically. And I'm scared. I've gathered my books around to hold me...

Lisa@southern-days said...

Reading this again makes me miss Anne George even more! Love those Southern Sisters books!