Choose a character. It doesn’t have to be a favorite character, just memorable. Picture him or her. Get a good image. Now:
1. if you like arranging rooms, step into Character’s living room. Describe its size, color scheme, types of upholstered furniture (if there are cushiony places to sit-a-spell) and wall hangings.
2. if you are a foody, open Character’s refrigerator and pantry. What are on the shelves? How are items arranged?
3. if you are a voracious reader (duh), peruse Character’s library and office. What books and volumes appear on the shelves? Is there a particular genre at eye level? What does the desk face, window or wall? Describe the top of the desk.
4. if you like gardening, step into Character’s backyard or Florida room. What types of plants dominate? How large is the patio? What’s on it?
Daughterlove
I’m in the future, and it’s 2025. I am looking at my bookshelf. Each shelf has a large stone or stones that I use as bookends.
The bottom shelf is full of clunky informative books and how-to’s.
The next shelf has fiction books that have been read, and some that have been sitting there for 15 years, unused. I’m realizing I need to either give away some of those books, or pick one up and read it.
The third shelf from the bottom is all about spiritual enlightenment and practice. {Louise Hay, Eckhart Tolle, Wayne Dyer, Abraham Hicks, Russell Brand, Don Miguel Ruiz, Rhonda Byrne, etc.}
There is an entire shelf filled with personal development books. {Jim Rohn, Anthony Robbins, Timothy Ferriss, Dale Carnegie, Napolean Hill, Darren Hardy, etc.}
The fifth shelf is a mix of books I plan to read next, books I refer to often, and cards I’ve saved, and plan to send to people.
The tippy top shelf has a few framed pictures of my family, and some scattered trinkets. In the middle of the shelf, my bookends hold my dearest books, which of course, are the ones my mom has written, and the one we wrote together.
cathybdouglas
Daughterlove, your bookshelf is divine. I can’t wait to read (reread) those books your mom wrote and especially what you wrote together. What a special relationship you and that mama of yours have! Awesome sauce (say the last two words like you’re singing them).