I started doing some spring cleaning by going through my old books. I made three piles – a “Get Rid Of” pile; a “Think About Getting Rid of Pile” and a “Keep File.” The following is an 820 page textbook from my Ryken High School days that I kept just because it seemed like a good idea to hang onto it.
Given that I have lugged this bad boy around for close to 50 years now and have rarely consulted it, I finally decided “See ya” and placed it in the GRO pile.
However, just yesterday when I went looking for info on Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales, the above book provided all the info that I needed and wanted. Thus, I second guessed my actions and moved it from the GRO pile to the Think About Pile. I may eventually change my mind but for now England in Literature will stay in Chateau J’ville.
And speaking of how the deal does or doesn’t go down, here’s Jerry and Company rocking it with this great performance from 1989. If the Dead weren’t your cup of tea or you are in a hurry, just drop in at the 3:52 mark and listen for a minute or two. 