“Never lend books, for no one ever returns them; the only books I have in my library are books that other folks have lent me.” Anatole France ♦ A quiet little phenomenon pervades our culture and my home. While relatively mild on the spectrum of Faux Pas foibles, it is one that continually infiltrates my life. It is the issue of book borrowing. My husband and I lead small groups for our church and have come to acquire a large library of books and materials that support not only group topics but also personal enjoyment. In the past 15 years, we’ve lent out approximately 50 books. To date, not one of these books has been returned. This shocking statistic came to me yesterday as…
Categories: All, Everyday Civilities
