I’m trying to read more books. I’ve always enjoyed reading book; it’s been a long while since I’ve read anything close to fiction or something of that nature. I’m leaning toward books on philosophy and such.
At the end of 2024 I was trying to read books using Apple Books or Kindle on my aging iPad Mini. The experience was less than enjoyable for me. It’s probably the Gen-Xer in me but I prefer holding an actual book in my hand. I am thankful for the used bookstore chain Bookmans here in Tucson. I’ve mentioned my delight for Bookmans before.
One of the latest additions to my library is “Triggers” by Marshall Goldsmith (further information here on Goodreads). Remaining steadfast in my beliefs, calming down irrational emotional responses, and not keeping an even keel around things I can not control are all areas I wish to improve upon in 2025. Reading this book is a positive step in this direction. I’ve read good reviews about this book; I was excited to see it at the local Booksmans, as it was not available at Barnes and Noble.
Buying used books is better for the environment, anyway.
Last year we bought a chair for my office so I could have a place away from my computer desks to get comfortable to read a book. While Truman has adopted this chair a portion of his daily catnap needs, I’m looking forward to settling in and doing some reading.
It helps keep the incoming chaos and ensuing rise in my blood pressure under control.
