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How can I think it is cute and want to eat it at the same time?. 2011. Acrylic on canvas, 10″ x 10″.
A companion piece to BACON PAINTING. 2011.
How Can I Think This is Cute and Want to Eat it at the Same Time, 2011
August 19, 2011 in
art with
BACON PAINTING, 2011
August 16, 2011 in
art with
On how I love physical books and e-books
With the rise of e-readers I have heard many people say one of two thing; “I love real physical books and I will never like e-books,” and “I love having my books available whenever and wherever like I do with e-books.” Both are valid choices, but I have yet to hear someone give a good account of how someone can live in both camps.
I choose to love both e-books and physical books. Both formats, for me, occupy and define certain uses. Below you will find six reasons why I choose to use both formats.
1. I use e-books for most newly published material. This enables me to carry with me dozens of current books of varying interest to me.
2. New e-books do not take up any space in our house. A dream of mine is to have a home library with thousands of volumes. But I do not wish to have a library of mediocre reading material. This brings us to the next point.
3. If an e-book makes an impression on me, I buy a physical copy for my library. I do not mind buying a book twice because it supports the author.
4. Hardback books, especially old ones, are beautiful pieces of design. From the spine to the page layout books are laid out by an individual that took into account how it would be pleasing to the reader.
5. I am a collector. There is a part of me that just likes to hold onto items. E-books do not have collector or sentimental value. To hold a physical book and flip through its pages as a reminder of your ownership is an experience that is not satisfying on a tablet or e-reader.
6. A large library is a goal of mine. Yes, the Internet is the largest source of information, but having a personal library is a testament to an inquisitive mind. I am always impressed when I see a personal library. As I peruse someones bookshelves I can see what interested the individual. The most impressive personal library I have seen was Dr. Paige Patterson’s at Southwestern Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas. Bookshelves that need a ladder to reach the tallest heights and rows that could lost in for hours; that is the kind of library I seek.
There you have it. The six reasons why I choose to read e-books while still reading old literature and collecting old hardbacks. If you have any old hardbacks you are thinking of tossing out, give me a call.
What are your thoughts on e-books and physical books? Have you taken the plunge to an e-reader? If you have let me know what you think below.
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I am back from The Orange Conference 2011.
It’s My Move.
The hard part about going to any conference is how to synthesize the great ideas and lessons into one’s current leadership position. Below you will find my notes from the main sessions and breakouts. As I sort through the information and start to Move, I will write more then. At this moment I have a great urge to Move. If you are within my area of influence, you better be ready to Move.
It’s Our Move. Let’s go.
Going outside
