1. Thou shalt not rip pages from books for any reason, other than to fuel a fire in the event of an unexpected ice age.
2. Thou shalt not spill liquids of any kind onto the pages of a book, even if you disagree with the contents.
3. Thou shalt not write on the pages of a book, even when trying to break a coded message hidden within.
4. Thou shalt be responsible and protect the bound pages from all animals; seriously would you like to be chewed!
5. Thou shalt not fold any pages; find a bookmark you lazy sod.
6. Thou shalt not break a books spine. Seriously, does this need explanation??
7. Thou shalt not use a book for anything other than reading; they are not door stops, paperweights or height increasers.
8. Thou shalt not use a book as a flotation device; paper and water don't mix!
9. Thou shalt not lock a book in a case; they are to be enjoyed.
10. Thou shalt return another's book, unless instructed otherwise.
Confessional
Forgive me book lovers, this week I have sinned.....I have drawn in a book!
I am currently waiting for the lightening to strike, for karma to kick me in the ass....or even worse kick a friend or loved one in the ass. That said if your inbox is suddenly filled with messages from me with increasingly panicked 'ARE YOU ALRIGHT' type subjects....please reply and put me out of my misery. I would hate for someone to suffer wrathful vengeance for a wrong I have committed against a book!
Did Kerri Smith know how her books would challenge people and their belief systems? It may be titled "THIS IS NOT A BOOK." But if it looks like a book and smells like a book....it's a book.
Somebody help me....I think I will have a breakdown by the time I a faced with a 'rip out this page' task.
What is challenging you this week?
