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"Oh, the wind was coming up...round the streets of old London town..."— Lyrics Jim Roberts. Actually not. No one was on my mind anymore. The old demon's power had snapped, and my mind was fresh and clear. Crazy business—the head and heart. Here today. Gone... Read More
"Hence vain deluding joys."—John Milton. Wednesday evening, October 24. The soft orange eye of the wood stove glowed. It was the second one lit this fall. When I returned from the remainder book show in Chicago (CIROBE) Sunday, it was late, and I was too... Read More
When I went back to the Honey and Wax booth, it was still there in the glass case. Booksellers use glass cases to highlight (and protect) their very best treasures. I had stopped in and browsed the booth a couple hours earlier. This little gem... Read More
Something told me I should go to this book show. I had only gone to the Brooklyn Antiquarian Book Show once before. It was in 2015. That was a magical trip and a magical time. Magic...I suppose one should be grateful when you are graced... Read More
Hermitage: The hermit is a mysterious figure in life and lore. I've visited the remains of many over the years. Some are strong individualists—focused loners. But most are kind of sad... Horror: Libraries are seldom spooky. This estate sounded promising. There were hundreds of books... Read More
I never took economics or business courses in college. (Does it show?) When I took the leap of faith and opened a bookstore in Frederick, Maryland in 1980 it is probably a good thing I didn't know the facts of commerce. ... I quickly learned... Read More
