My husband had a bone scan done today. That meant a trip to the hospital at 11:00 to get the infusion, and then back to the hospital at 2:00 to get the scan done. Since it’s a distance to the hospital from our home, rather than driving back and forth, we decided to make good use of the in-between time and go out to lunch and then to the bookstore. It was so wonderful to be in the bookstore again! Spending time at Powell’s is definitely bibiotherapy!
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I love going to the bookstore! I’m so happy that you got to spend some time!
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Pamela, it’s been so long since we’ve been able to spend awhile just soaking it all in! We loved it!
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Bibliotherapy is such a great word I’m going to use it, thank you!
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Jane, you’re welcome! I didn’t invent it, but I love it!
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Looks like a marvelous bookstore.
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Alison, this is one of the branches of Powell’s in Portland. It’s a wonderful bookstore, but the main Powell’s bookstore in downtown Portland is a phenomenal store and experience!
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What a lovely thing, Robin! I know how you feel about soaking in the atmosphere. Just a query, that looks like the Powell’s in Beaverton – is it? I’ve been there many times – long ago now. LOL
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Hi Kay! Yes, it’s the one in Beaverton. We are so grateful it survived the pandemic!
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I love Powell’s and I agree, it was an excellent use of your time.
I hope the bone scan comes back clean. Did you buy anything at the bookstore? I always have purchase anxiety walking into a bookstore. I have so many books to read, many on my Kindle, many review copies that I often can’t justify a buy unless it’s to support the indie bookstore. I have purchased many books to support these stores.
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Thanks, Ti. I did buy some books — two gardening books and a notebook. I was overwhelmed with the choices, and I totally relate to your purchase anxiety! I’m also in a similar place as you in terms of buying actual books…I don’t buy many book books anymore and almost always from indie bookstores.
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Hope all went well with your husband’s appointment and so glad you got in a trip to the bookstore. Always a great place to go. And, yes, did you get any new books? 🙂
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Thanks, Iliana. It was truly therapeutic to spend time in the bookstore — and most people were still wearing masks, so it felt good to hang out there. I bought two gardening books and a new notebook. (I can’t resist beautiful notebooks!)
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It’s been so long since I stepped into a bookstore! I’m glad you guys were able to duck in for a break between appointments. Hope all is well with your dear hubby… xoxo
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Les, we were so glad to get back to Powell’s!
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