Mom forgives us when we pull her books down off the shelf and never stops us—when she’s sleeping!

Morrie is a real scholar. He absolutely devours books.

He even knows how to open dresser drawers to get at more of them.

Books and pizza.–equally necessary.

Paper towels are irreplaceable for mopping up spills

and draining fried tortillas

Judy makes her own handmade kozo paper and then adds black bamboo from her garden to make jewelry.

She used to make paper coverings for Bob’s wood and stone lamps, as well..

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And, if that isn’t enough paper for you, here are photos  and the story of the making of amate paper in San Pablito, Mexico:

In Search of the Maestros of Mexico: A Visit to a Hidden Village of Paper Artists

For Cee’s CFFC Challenge: Books and Paper