You have seen those maps which help you find your location with a “You are here” arrow. I cannot translate the  directions from my spot. It doesn’t matter whether the map is of a shopping mall or a state park. My brain just has a hard time pinpointing exactly where I am in relation to my surroundings.

Much like watching a rental videotape backwards (being rewound because it was required before returning), I have to rewind to get back to my point. Which was where am I? Not physically, but otherwise? I discovered a brilliant and fun way to do it when I found the Sorted Books Project by Nina Katchadourian. She tells stories from the books in a collection.

I used the books I have read recently  to tell me a story. 
I am here

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