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Here’s a fun discussion prompt that allows us to know each other better.

As quickly as possible, list five books from your bookshelves making sure they are not all from the same genre. For example, it could be a novel, autobiography, about science, on spirituality, a cookbook, a book, a memoir, poetry, art, how to, business, self help — make sense? 

You can give a brief one sentence description of what the book is about. However, don’t give us any information on why you chose these books or the name of the author (not needed). Just list the 5 book titles and what the book is about and then post them to Blue Stocking Society. That’s it

The second part is where the fun comes in.  We comment on each other’s list of 5 book titles, sharing our perception of what each title tells us about the person we are writing about. When commenting on the book titles, it’s best to write what first comes to your mind instead of trying to figure what you think or know about the person.

I’ll start it off with five (5) book titles from my bookshelves. I look forward to everyone jumping in and posting their 5 book titles and then all of us commenting on each other’s titles.

Here goes:

1) Einstein’s Dreams, a novel (simple, lyrical, and literal details to locate Einstein precisely in a place and time–working on his bizarre, unheard-of theory of relativity)
2) A Trail Through Leaves, The Journal as a Path to Place (a treasure-box of ways to write, draw, and be alive to the world.
3) 7 Deadly Sins of Chocolate (a cookbook with chocolate recipes designed to represent the 7 deadly sins)
4) Brave Hearts, Rebel Spirits (stories of modern-day prophets of positive change inspiring the world
5) Through the Eyes of the Gods: An Aerial Vision of Africa (aerial photography showing us the remarkable part of the world from a whole new angle)

– genece hamby, contemporary artist & poet
http://sanctuaryofstillness.wordpress.com

I’m a person who loves creating and living in a sensual, harmonious and warm environment that melts me into my Muse. Though I have a formal desk, I rarely use it. Instead, I put my laptop and Wacom tablet on a folding table that can be moved anywhere in the house. Typically, it’s the living room where I spend most of my time digitally painting.

The room is a blend of deep reds, blacks, tans and earthy yellows. Candles, a Japanese Gong, Chinese Cabinet made of 300 year old Chinese wood, tea set, books and other objects of meaning add character. A Feng Shui Consultant had this to say about the living room ambiance, “It’s a beautiful, rich and elegant blend of Asian, African and Balinese that manages to come together creating a strong sense of sensuality and serenity.” That about says it all! Now with a new water fountain, it’s become an outer sanctuary reflective of an inner sanctuary.

During the day, I listen to a TV Satellite Station called Audio Vision which is a place where you can be surrounded by sounds of nature, poetry and acoustic music. It’s pure pleasure for me and my black cat, Serena.

Sitting in this environment makes it easy to create. The rest is up to my Muse. She’s very pleased that I listen and give way to her devotion for creating beauty. With each brush stroke, she’s in the mood — the mood to express and bring forth form from something deeper.

– genece hamby, contemporary artist & poetry
http://sanctuaryofstillness.wordpress.com