This has been quite a year in Bookmama's world. Last January 1st, I did not know where The Open Book would be located or if it would even be in existence. I found a great new space and made plans to move. By the beginning of February, we were packing up. By the end of February we were on the move to Glovers Lane. By the end of February, we were also aware that Books and Books was moving to town and that our already challenging business would enter into a fight for its bookstore life. Thanks to the support of many friends and neighbors, we got moved, settled and have enjoyed a new life in our beautiful (if a little funky) new space.
Personally, I saw one daughter graduate from high school and head off to college. My youngest started high school and I can see a time on the horizon when my book filled nest will be empty. I tried to read 100 books and only reached 86.....but tomorrow is the start of another reading year! I have learned so much from my customers at the bookstore and my patrons at the library. I live a life filled with amazing people and lots and lots and lots of books.
So...looking forward to 2011, I am ready for the adventures, challenges, joys and the very rare moments of contemplation that life hands me. I try to remember that each day is precious, even those that make me feel like I am running like crazy to stay in the same place.
I wish you a very happy, healthy and peaceful New Year.........
