So, the other day, there were a couple of books Brian wanted to order from Amazon. I’m the online shopper of the family, so he always sends me his wish lists and I go in and place the order. Sometimes I can be strong and not buy anything for myself while I’m there, but often times I find something that strikes my fancy.
Currently I’m wanting to purchase some sort of kitty condo type thing to put out on my porch for our cats. As I’ve likely mentioned, our cats are barely a step away from being feral, but I still count them as my pets. Or my friends, as I usually call them. Still, the condos I liked were sort of expensive for something to buy on a whim, so I put that thought aside for a while.
Then I decided to browse around and see what Stephen King might have to offer these days. I mean, it’s been at least a year—and maybe two—since I read 11/22/63, and since I’m pretty sure he puts out a book in about the time it takes me to need a haircut, so I figured surely there was something interesting to find. And I was right; I selected something called Doctor Sleep, which seems to be a follow up of sorts to The Shining. Should be interesting.
But, I’m actually more excited about finally picking up a copy of On Writing. Part autobiography, part how-to guide, I’ve read excerpts from this book over the years and never failed to be just a little bit inspired. Seriously, the man is prolific, and perennially successful, so, yeah, I’m interested in the tidbits he has to offer about the craft. I’m very excited for it to arrive.
Oh, and I also picked up a copy of Strunk and White’s Elements of Style. I am not nearly so excited about that, but my Little, Brown guide is hopelessly our of date and my capstone professor says Strunk and White is the official reference for the paralegal certification exam, so I guess it’s important.
And, that’s how it goes. I drop by Amazon to pick up two books for Brian and end up leaving with another three for myself. And I still don’t have that kitty condo.
How’s your willpower when you visit Amazon?
