Hello again, Good Neighbors,
I made an amateurish video tour yesterday, thinking I could put up the raw tape today. However, the video is 20 minutes long, and that's too long for my web site building package and for youtube. Oh, well.
Looks like I'll have to make changes faster than I expected, if I am to get something up within the next week.
The great thing is that I am learning so much just going through this process. Technology has sure made life more interesting. It's a double-edged sword, but when it is used well, it sure does benefit us.
See you soon.......
BookWoman
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Lord! when you sell a man a book you don't sell just twelve ounces of paper and ink and glue - you sell him a whole new life. Love and friendship and humour and ships at sea by night - there's all heaven and earth in a book, a real book. ~Christopher Morley
History is full of stories. In fact, that is how history was passed to us...as stories. Before there was writing, there was oral tradition and cave paintings. Eventually we learned to write and read and we wrote on everything. Stone, sheep skin, papyrus, etc. And the joy of telling nonhistorical stories developed in like manner.
These days, there are millions of stories out there. What amazes me today is that, with all the hundreds of televison channels available to us, how often there truly is "nothing" on TV that's worth watching. Thank God for books! You can always find something interesting to stimulate your brain in a good book.
And at Sleepy Hollow Bookshop, we have over 50,000 used books at your disposal, for half the price (or lower) than new. Drop by, take your time and browse through our offerings.
We're open 10-6 pm weekdays, 10-5 Saturdays, Closed on Sundays.
God Bless.
BookWoman
History is full of stories. In fact, that is how history was passed to us...as stories. Before there was writing, there was oral tradition and cave paintings. Eventually we learned to write and read and we wrote on everything. Stone, sheep skin, papyrus, etc. And the joy of telling nonhistorical stories developed in like manner.
These days, there are millions of stories out there. What amazes me today is that, with all the hundreds of televison channels available to us, how often there truly is "nothing" on TV that's worth watching. Thank God for books! You can always find something interesting to stimulate your brain in a good book.
And at Sleepy Hollow Bookshop, we have over 50,000 used books at your disposal, for half the price (or lower) than new. Drop by, take your time and browse through our offerings.
We're open 10-6 pm weekdays, 10-5 Saturdays, Closed on Sundays.
God Bless.
BookWoman
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Are books going to disappear? Watch this, and decide for yourselves....
Every day someone comes into the shop and tells me that books will some day be obsolete. Maybe. Maybe not. You decide.....literally. Enjoy this clever video.....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Weq_sHxghcg
God Bless,
BookWoman
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Weq_sHxghcg
God Bless,
BookWoman
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Why is St. Patrick so famous?
The following article was written by Bob Snelling, a Centurion, and he has given permission to have this posted here.
St. Patrick is a fascinating character, and everyone knows he was a Catholic, but not many people know that the Lord used him to save Christianity. The following article doesn't give the complete story, but it does give a good overview of Patrick's impact. Just remember, the real reason he is celebrated is because he not only impacted the wild Druids and Ireland for God, but that God used him to Christianize Ireland, England, and to reinvigorate Christianity in Europe. Because of his influence in Ireland, the Druids also became accomplished scribes and religious artists (as evidenced by their Celtic crosses, and the book of Kells, among other things). In later years, this was proven to have preserved the sacred writings of Christianity.
Now, on to Mr. Snelling's article:
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My quiet moments during the month of March often cause me to reflect on my days in the state legislature. Each year the pace had become frantic by early March as we were concluding our annual session and aiming for the final, "Sine Die", adjournment for the year. Speaker Tom Murphy, whose surname is the most common in Ireland, labored very diligently every year so that we would finish our work in time for him to travel to Savannah to enjoy the Saint Patrick's Day celebration. We had to finish by the 15th!
Saint Patrick's Day is here once again where memories abound of leprechauns, Irish hats, harps, Celtic music and dancing, and even the green beer of Savannah, GA. Why do we celebrate the man? Who was he? Where did he come from? Questions like these led me to find two good books that shed a great deal of light on their answers; "How the Irish Saved Civilization" by Thomas Cahill, and "St. Patrick of Ireland" by Philip Freeman.
I found both authors to be honest in that they did not inflate Patrick's story beyond the historical evidence that can be found. Patrick left two letters written in his own hand that include a broad look at his life while omitting much detail. Enough is included, however, that a very accurate biographical portrait is revealed.
While the actual year is in doubt, Patrick was born in the latter half of the fourth century in a town near the western coast of Britain. As a young man he enjoyed a life of privilege in a landowning, aristocratic family when a shocking event changed his life forever. While still a teenager he was kidnapped from his own bedroom by a band of barbaric professional slave raiders and transported to Ireland to be sold as a slave. He served a single master for six years working primarily as a shepherd, often alone in the wooded hills and far from regular food and shelter.
Patrick himself wrote that during those long and tiring years he began to pray and, for the first time, slowly adopted the Christian faith of his youth against which he had rebelled while living at home. One night he heard a message from God telling him that his "ship was ready". He escaped and found his way to a port quite a distance away and was offered passage back to Britain where he subsequently was reunited with his family. But Patrick was not settled and began to sense that his purpose was to return to Ireland and share the good news of his newfound Faith.
He responded to that inner calling and returned to Ireland. During his years there he dealt with local kings, Druids, those engaged in a variety of agricultural enterprises, and others. His task among the Irish people involved taking many risks and the very shrewd ability to make deals sometimes to stay alive. But, Patrick did just that. History shows that the pagan Irish became a Christian people as Patrick lived his entire life devoted to the calling he first sensed in the renewed comfort of his home in Britain. It wasn't until centuries later, after the Barbarians moved to control the European continent and ransack Rome, that the Irish, now civilized because of Patrick, found a way to preserve in art and literature many of the cultural and religious artifacts so important to the historical record of western civilization.
Patrick's unswerving commitment to his call certainly deserves celebrating as has been done in one form or another since 1737 in the United States. The holiday is also observed throughout the entire British Commonwealth and beyond. Tradition holds that March 17th is the day Saint Patrick died.
Speaker Thomas B. Murphy, the well-known Irishman now deceased, knew he had a very good reason to finish lawmaking in time to celebrate the life of the Patron Saint of Ireland. And, I'm certain that he would join me as I close in good Irish fashion offering my Irish blessing to you as we once again remember Patrick.
"May love and laughter light your days and warm your heart and home. May good and faithful friends be yours, wherever you may roam. May peace and plenty bless your world with joy that long endures. May all life's passing seasons bring the best to you and yours!" Happy St. Patrick's Day all!
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Yes, Happy St. Patrick's Day!
BookWoman
St. Patrick is a fascinating character, and everyone knows he was a Catholic, but not many people know that the Lord used him to save Christianity. The following article doesn't give the complete story, but it does give a good overview of Patrick's impact. Just remember, the real reason he is celebrated is because he not only impacted the wild Druids and Ireland for God, but that God used him to Christianize Ireland, England, and to reinvigorate Christianity in Europe. Because of his influence in Ireland, the Druids also became accomplished scribes and religious artists (as evidenced by their Celtic crosses, and the book of Kells, among other things). In later years, this was proven to have preserved the sacred writings of Christianity.
Now, on to Mr. Snelling's article:
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My quiet moments during the month of March often cause me to reflect on my days in the state legislature. Each year the pace had become frantic by early March as we were concluding our annual session and aiming for the final, "Sine Die", adjournment for the year. Speaker Tom Murphy, whose surname is the most common in Ireland, labored very diligently every year so that we would finish our work in time for him to travel to Savannah to enjoy the Saint Patrick's Day celebration. We had to finish by the 15th!
Saint Patrick's Day is here once again where memories abound of leprechauns, Irish hats, harps, Celtic music and dancing, and even the green beer of Savannah, GA. Why do we celebrate the man? Who was he? Where did he come from? Questions like these led me to find two good books that shed a great deal of light on their answers; "How the Irish Saved Civilization" by Thomas Cahill, and "St. Patrick of Ireland" by Philip Freeman.
I found both authors to be honest in that they did not inflate Patrick's story beyond the historical evidence that can be found. Patrick left two letters written in his own hand that include a broad look at his life while omitting much detail. Enough is included, however, that a very accurate biographical portrait is revealed.
While the actual year is in doubt, Patrick was born in the latter half of the fourth century in a town near the western coast of Britain. As a young man he enjoyed a life of privilege in a landowning, aristocratic family when a shocking event changed his life forever. While still a teenager he was kidnapped from his own bedroom by a band of barbaric professional slave raiders and transported to Ireland to be sold as a slave. He served a single master for six years working primarily as a shepherd, often alone in the wooded hills and far from regular food and shelter.
Patrick himself wrote that during those long and tiring years he began to pray and, for the first time, slowly adopted the Christian faith of his youth against which he had rebelled while living at home. One night he heard a message from God telling him that his "ship was ready". He escaped and found his way to a port quite a distance away and was offered passage back to Britain where he subsequently was reunited with his family. But Patrick was not settled and began to sense that his purpose was to return to Ireland and share the good news of his newfound Faith.
He responded to that inner calling and returned to Ireland. During his years there he dealt with local kings, Druids, those engaged in a variety of agricultural enterprises, and others. His task among the Irish people involved taking many risks and the very shrewd ability to make deals sometimes to stay alive. But, Patrick did just that. History shows that the pagan Irish became a Christian people as Patrick lived his entire life devoted to the calling he first sensed in the renewed comfort of his home in Britain. It wasn't until centuries later, after the Barbarians moved to control the European continent and ransack Rome, that the Irish, now civilized because of Patrick, found a way to preserve in art and literature many of the cultural and religious artifacts so important to the historical record of western civilization.
Patrick's unswerving commitment to his call certainly deserves celebrating as has been done in one form or another since 1737 in the United States. The holiday is also observed throughout the entire British Commonwealth and beyond. Tradition holds that March 17th is the day Saint Patrick died.
Speaker Thomas B. Murphy, the well-known Irishman now deceased, knew he had a very good reason to finish lawmaking in time to celebrate the life of the Patron Saint of Ireland. And, I'm certain that he would join me as I close in good Irish fashion offering my Irish blessing to you as we once again remember Patrick.
"May love and laughter light your days and warm your heart and home. May good and faithful friends be yours, wherever you may roam. May peace and plenty bless your world with joy that long endures. May all life's passing seasons bring the best to you and yours!" Happy St. Patrick's Day all!
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Yes, Happy St. Patrick's Day!
BookWoman
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Monday, March 15, 2010
Sleepy Hollow Bookshop's website has successfully changed hosts. I plan to post a video tour of the shop on my website within the next couple of weeks, so be looking for that.
St. Patrick's day is two days away! If you're looking for something Irish to put you in an Irish mood, Sleepy Hollow Bookshop has books on and about Ireland, novels with Irish attitude, and more. So get your green out, and don't forget that necklace with the flashing green lights you bought last year!
May the Lord bless you until the next time!
BookWoman
St. Patrick's day is two days away! If you're looking for something Irish to put you in an Irish mood, Sleepy Hollow Bookshop has books on and about Ireland, novels with Irish attitude, and more. So get your green out, and don't forget that necklace with the flashing green lights you bought last year!
May the Lord bless you until the next time!
BookWoman
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Glitches
Well, every time I get on my site I'm encountering glitches. I hope that's not the case with you. However, I will be dealing with these things tomorrow.
Thank you for your patience, and God Bless until tomorrow!
BookWoman
Thank you for your patience, and God Bless until tomorrow!
BookWoman
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Yay!. I was just informed that my website has officially been transferred! And I'm glad they did it without taking me offline during the entire move.
So welcome to my new, improved and updated website. I'm still working through a few minor things, but for the most part, I'm thrilled to be with my new host.
Pretty soon I'll actually have pictures, a video tour of the store, and an internet storefront of my own!
Thank you again for visiting this site.
See you soon!
BookWoman
So welcome to my new, improved and updated website. I'm still working through a few minor things, but for the most part, I'm thrilled to be with my new host.
Pretty soon I'll actually have pictures, a video tour of the store, and an internet storefront of my own!
Thank you again for visiting this site.
See you soon!
BookWoman
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Both Sites Still Up, for now
Good day.
It looks like both Sleepy Hollow Bookshop sites are still up as the processing continues on the transfer of my web hosts. Thankfully.
Well, Midland seems to have come into about four or five warmer and sunnier days. It's a nice respite for those with cabin fever. I must say, though, that we really can't complain about our winter. We've had a fairly mild one here, even while many other areas of our country have had to endure a heckuva lot more snow than we've had.
Enjoy your days. And we look forward to seeing you soon!
God Bless,
Book Woman
It looks like both Sleepy Hollow Bookshop sites are still up as the processing continues on the transfer of my web hosts. Thankfully.
Well, Midland seems to have come into about four or five warmer and sunnier days. It's a nice respite for those with cabin fever. I must say, though, that we really can't complain about our winter. We've had a fairly mild one here, even while many other areas of our country have had to endure a heckuva lot more snow than we've had.
Enjoy your days. And we look forward to seeing you soon!
God Bless,
Book Woman
Thursday, March 4, 2010
March 4, 2010
I'm back, and in the process of transferring my website from one hosting company to another. It looks like the site may be unavailable for a few days while the site is in transition, but I hope not. However, I am sorry for any inconvenience it might be to you, our potential customer.
We'll see you as soon as possible.
Thanks again,
BookWoman
I'm back, and in the process of transferring my website from one hosting company to another. It looks like the site may be unavailable for a few days while the site is in transition, but I hope not. However, I am sorry for any inconvenience it might be to you, our potential customer.
We'll see you as soon as possible.
Thanks again,
BookWoman
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Good day to you!
This is the first of what I hope will be a long-term relationship with the friends and neighbors of Sleepy Hollow Bookshop.
First, I want to thank all of the Angels of Midland's used book shop, who have shown their passionate support of a quality, local book store. I am grateful for your unsolicited and passionate support of this enterprise. I thank you for your donations.
And to all of you who have exchanged your used books for in-store credit, I appreciate your support of this business. I love that the business model used for this enterprise results in a scenario where everyone involved wins. I get operating capital, the trader gets up to 1/2 of my prices, and the purchaser of the used book(s) gets a great read for 1/2, or less, than the publishers SRP (suggested retail price).
Thank you to everyone who supports Sleepy Hollow Bookshop! And I look forward to meeting every one of you!
God bless your generous hearts!
BookWoman
This is the first of what I hope will be a long-term relationship with the friends and neighbors of Sleepy Hollow Bookshop.
First, I want to thank all of the Angels of Midland's used book shop, who have shown their passionate support of a quality, local book store. I am grateful for your unsolicited and passionate support of this enterprise. I thank you for your donations.
And to all of you who have exchanged your used books for in-store credit, I appreciate your support of this business. I love that the business model used for this enterprise results in a scenario where everyone involved wins. I get operating capital, the trader gets up to 1/2 of my prices, and the purchaser of the used book(s) gets a great read for 1/2, or less, than the publishers SRP (suggested retail price).
Thank you to everyone who supports Sleepy Hollow Bookshop! And I look forward to meeting every one of you!
God bless your generous hearts!
BookWoman
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