When I moved to Bremo Bluff forty-two years ago, I promised to devote considerable time to Reading.

I have always liked the idea of carrying on a “conversation” with an author who otherwise I wouldn’t have the opportunity to because of unavailability or the difference in our life span.

I started by reading books cover to cover. I soon learned that most books contained several good ideas and evidence to support them but were time-consuming.

After acquiring a new book, I began exploring the index and table of contents to find information relevant to my interests. This approach worked rather well, moving me closer to efficiently educating myself.

Then, I began to look for a single idea—something new that would enrich my life. I needed not only the idea but also time to savor it, to roll it around in my mind to see how it would benefit me and how I could embellish it with my life experiences.

So, now I educate myself through snippets—ideas balanced with thought. I don’t have quite the volume as before, but I have more depth.