Pseudo-rationalist that I am, I have always been strangely susceptible to fretting about the jinx, portents and the evil eye; I was for example unable to mention any aspect of my wife's pregnancy back when we were expecting the kid without touching wood and, given how well that talismanic little bit of ritual turned out, I continue to engage in a few minor contortions to insure moderate good fortune. Chief among these of course is the fairly simple practice of what you might call activist absit omen, in which I am loathe to mention projects underway until they have reached a some relatively safe conclusion.
Thus my silence in this space owes itself, in part, to what has been the ongoing project of moving my antiquarian book shop into a commercial warehouse and processing space adjacent to a wine and specialty grocery business in our neighborhood. I have the majority of my inventory up onto shelves and with the arrival today by freight handler of my new book truck, I am perhaps ready to declare myself moved in. And while I am not equipped to handle much in the way of walk-in traffic, my stock will continue to be available for perusal by chance or appointment. (One is invited to contact me through my bookselling persona for further detail.)
One might argue that given the fact that I now work outside the home and my child attends kindergarten, I am no longer technically a stay-home father. Perhaps you make a relevant point. This gives me further reason to fret no longer about keeping my updates in this space regular or of patriarchal intention. No doubt I will touch base from time to time, at least as opportunities for the stomach flu present themselves. (Touch wood.)
I wondered about the pictures. I thought you had a very nice basement. But an actual shop makes more sense.
Posted by: Brooke | December 05, 2007 at 05:06 PM
A book truck! My goodness, that means it's official. Congratulations!
Posted by: Mrs. Kennedy | December 05, 2007 at 05:22 PM
Hey there, if you have an opportunity, i would love to find out your thoughts on owning a book shop. I have considered it for a little while now. If you have any advice i would love to hear from you on my email. Seeya
PS: i have added you to my links.
Posted by: The Dad Diaries | December 05, 2007 at 11:27 PM
Just remember, once a stay-at-home-dad, always a stay-at-home-dad. It's a state of mind.
Bully for you and congrats on the store!
Posted by: evan | December 06, 2007 at 06:23 AM
Congratulations!
Posted by: frog | December 09, 2007 at 06:36 PM
Dude--you own a Antiquarian Bookstore!? How frikkin cool!
Posted by: Christopher Garlington | December 13, 2007 at 02:05 PM
Good article about your new book truck, shop. I hope your business prospers, and good luck to you and your family.
Posted by: Truck Bed Covers | December 21, 2008 at 05:18 PM