Old Books

decorative covers

yellowing pages

wear marks

and that old musty smell

I picked up several old books from the library for a school project. I love old books. At my grandmother's old house there a basement room that had a wall dedicated to books. I think (sadly) we got rid of most of them, but I remember going down there and looking through them. I wasn't always a big reader, but I always loved books. The covers were bright colors worn with age and they all had the musty old book smell. I hope when I'm old I have lots of books for my grandchildren to play with.

Spring Welcoming

Tulips are my favorite flower. If I ever have a garden (I hope someday I will), I will plant lots of tulips. My mom likes red tulips the best, but I think I prefer ones in pink.

Tulips in the Netherlands

I have always wanted to go to a flower market or someplace like this. It would be such a great photography opportunity. I love taking pictures of flowers.

Tulips for sale

Fields of flowers amaze me. I went to a sunflower festival last fall, but it was nothing compared to this. Could you imagine waking up to that sight? I would love to visit.

Tulip Field in the Netherlands

I had no idea the Netherlands were so populated with tulips. I hope I get to go see someday.

I Love These Pens

Pilot Precise V5 Extra Fine Rolling Ball Pens

They are great for note-taking, letter writing, paper critiquing, journaling, decorating, and story telling. They are my favorite thing to write with.

Hayao Miyazaki

I watched Ponyo the other night.

It was good. Cute. Much more kid-like and cartoony than the others.

My favorite is still Howl's Moving Castle. It's marvelous. Fantastic art, fun characters, and a good story. Go rent it if you haven't seen it.

photos from Rotten Tomatoes (Ponyo and Howl's)