Greetings Relations!
Yes, I have gone and done it again. I have introduced yet another book to the books I am presently reading and or are collecting dust on my bedside table awaiting my return...
...and oh yes, I will return to the unfinished one's soon. As soon as I am finsihed with these two and really try to give it a go to stop passing by book stores...
...as some Folks, are unable to pass chocolates shops - there is a magnet with-in me that will insist I stop by, even if but for a look and see. Right. Relations, please. I have never exited a book store with out "something" in mind or on my person! Even if but a book mark or a journal. A bag will be in hand.
Anyway's, my daughter and I stopped by the Old Tampa Book Company, in Down Town Tampa after a lunch we had post doctor appointment. It's a wonderful book store that has been in our City of Tampa for years and decades.
Mr. and Mrs. Brown are the proprietors of this fine establishment. This couple has been together for ever and I have truly enjoyed observing their inter-actions over the years. With themselves, their employees, as well as with us their customers. The Brown's, are two of the kindest and most respectable Folks in my Circle. I have never seen Mrs. Brown without a smile on her beautiful face or she never too busy to share a moment. I have seen Mr. Brown, conduct business before and when he does, it's as if his entire focus is on the subject in front of him. So cunning. Sharp as a needle too. Other than what he is considering, all other business is left to Mrs. Brown to take care of.
The store is immaculately clean and has never smelled offensive. There has alway's been the music of Beethoven, Bach, or Mozart, "always" Classical music playing just audible enough over the speakers. If I'm not mistaking, I may have heard USF radio in there before too.
I have been shopping here at the Old Tampa Book Company for approximately twenty two years and never once had a bad shopping experiance. Never once...
...rather like me never once leaving the Old Tampa Book Company, empty handed.
I cherish this tiny little shop of books. Some that are ancient, some that are new, some gently used and I would dare say every subject imaginable. Which, most importantly for me, always has a fine selection and collection of Native American books for me to choose from. Some even with autographs from the author. I call these Easter Eggs. True? Especially when I see on my receipt that Mrs. or Mr. Brown, has offered me the gift of a fine discount. As if I were Kinship to them...
...I love them both.
The book I purchased is a first edition of Mr. Larry McMurtry's, "OH WHAT A SLAUGHTER, MASSACRES IN THE AMERICAN WEST: 1846 - 1890". This was an instant draw to me becuase I wanted to read how Mr. McMurtry, was going to discuss Sitting Bull, Crazy Horse, Red Cloud and Wounded Knee. In my center, I felt the words were writen well and with respect. I read more of the "what if's" in this book than before. Am just about done with this particular one by Mr. McMurtry. Have also read his book, "Crazy Horse", which was an excellent read...
...as soon as this one is completed I will return to "Custer Died For Your Sins, An Indian Manifesto". What a damned good book this one has turned out to be. Absolutely brilliant!
Reading for me in this place and time, is a form of therapy that occupys space and time...
...and is educational as well, which is just so bonus. I so very truly enjoy reading and writing. Who knows?
Maybe someday...
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