My birthday was March 19 and when Ray asked me what I'd like, my reply was a whiny "I don't know."  I really didn't.  I didn't need jewelry, clothes, tech-related items or any of the usual birthday gifts.  Then it occurred to me, I know what I'd like.  MORE book shelves!

I have bookshelves in the family room that go from a half-wall to the ceiling.  I have a bookcase in the TV room and another bookcase out here in my writers studio.  And ALL of them had books overflowing onto the edge of the shelves, stacked up sideways.

We all have that certain something that we just can't seem to resist.  Doesn't matter how much or how many of it we have.  There's a deep urge to have more.  There's always been one thing I can't resist......books.  Okay......so I lied a bit......I also have a terrible time turning down shoes or handbags that always seem to have my name on them.  But books.......yup, they're my addiction.  So it's not surprising that I've accumulated so many over the years.

So I told Ray I wanted bookshelves for my birthday.  I don't have anymore space for bookcases, but I do still have wall space out here in my studio.  So while I was in Augusta, he purchased some shelves for me and got them up on the wall.

I just love them and took one morning last week to sort through my books.  All the ones that were hanging over the edge of the shelves have now found a new home.  And the best part.......as you can see, I still have some room left for.......of course, MORE books!

See you here next time..........