[Magdalen] Book Stores

[James Oppenheimer-Crawford]

I have a theory that someone is taking my books and substituting very
similar editions, but in smaller print.  That smae rascal goes through my
closet and has kept switching my clothes to smaller sizes. I don't know how
he gets these old patterns, and even makes the clothes he substitutes look
WORN.  I tell you, this guy is good.

The other day as I was walking past a mirror, I think I spotted him. A
really crotchety looking old guy.

James W. Oppenheimer-Crawford
*“A life is like a garden. Perfect moments can be had, but not preserved,
except in memory. LLAP**”  -- *Leonard Nimoy

On Thu, Jan 4, 2018 at 4:19 PM, Ann Markle <ann.markle at aya.yale.edu> wrote:

> Isn’t it awful how the print in old, beloved books shrinks over time? I’ve
> noticed that, too. It must be the cheap paper they use, don’t you think?
>
> On Thu, Jan 4, 2018 at 3:52 PM Mahoney, W. Michael <wmmah at stoneledge.net>
> wrote:
>
> > And Mr. Logsdon's comment reminds me that, while I was in the "Christian"
> > section of the book store, I should have looked for a copy of C. S.
> Lewis's
> > "Screwtape Letters".  I just the other day discarded my 60+ year old
> > paper-back copy  --  the pages were falling out and, anyway, the print
> was
> > too small.
> >
> > Screwtape is a fellow one wants to keep around, for quoting purposes if
> > nothing else.
> >
> > For those nostalgically inclined, I note that I first met Screwtape at a
> > silent retreat led by Molly's father; he read some of the letters during
> > meals.  It was a long time ago.
> >
> > Mike M.
> >
> >
> >
> > On Thu, Jan 4, 2018 at 3:31 PM, M J _Mike_ Logsdon <mjl at ix.netcom.com>
> > wrote:
> >
> > > Not exactly in the same ballpark, but Mr Mahoney's comment reminds me
> of
> > C
> > > S Lewis's...
> > >
> > > "What we want is not more little books about Christianity, but more
> > little
> > > books by Christians on other subjects — with their Christianity
> latent."
> > >
> > > M J (Mike) Logsdon.
> > >
> > > "Aaugh[.]" -- Charles Brown.
> > > "Avoid dull needles and use a soft cloth." -- E Kovacs.
> > >
> >
> --
> Ann
>
> The Rev. Ann Markle
> Buffalo, NY
> www.onewildandpreciouslife.typepad.com
>