Category Archives: Books
Reading Round-Up # 3
Lots of reading going on here! 4 quick reads this month and 4 with some substance. Here are my reviews. Atomic Ranch: Midcentury Interiors – Michelle Gringeri-Brown & Jim Brown Gorgeous photo book on restored American ranch homes of the 50s
Reading Round-Up # 3
Lots of reading going on here! 4 quick reads this month and 4 with some substance. Here are my reviews. Atomic Ranch: Midcentury Interiors – Michelle Gringeri-Brown & Jim Brown Gorgeous photo book on restored American ranch homes of the 50s
Sly Tips for Buying a Book for a Child
I like buying books as gifts – for any occasion. I’ve even given books of poetry for weddings! I am often complimented on my choice of books for children, given for births, birthdays, grading, and so on. My favourite occasion is giving
Sly Tips for Buying a Book for a Child
I like buying books as gifts – for any occasion. I’ve even given books of poetry for weddings! I am often complimented on my choice of books for children, given for births, birthdays, grading, and so on. My favourite occasion is giving
2012 Goal Update: Month 6
I set some personal goals for the year (listed here) and I tally my progress monthly. We’re halfway through 2012 so that calls for some Pulling Up of My Bootstraps! I have now been blogging for 6 months – thanks,
2012 Goal Update: Month 6
I set some personal goals for the year (listed here) and I tally my progress monthly. We’re halfway through 2012 so that calls for some Pulling Up of My Bootstraps! I have now been blogging for 6 months – thanks,
Reading Round-Up # 2
This month I read some new, fast-moving nonfiction and some novels I should have read 4 or 5 years ago. Nonfiction Record Collecting for Girls: Unleashing Your Inner Music Nerd, One Record at a Time – Courtney E. Smith (2011)
Reading Round-Up # 2
This month I read some new, fast-moving nonfiction and some novels I should have read 4 or 5 years ago. Nonfiction Record Collecting for Girls: Unleashing Your Inner Music Nerd, One Record at a Time – Courtney E. Smith (2011)
On Courtesy, Shyness and Restraint
If you asked anyone I knew to describe me, they would probably use words like Quiet, Reserved and Serious. I have come to realize that reserve and restraint are among my highest values, even when they don’t serve me well.
On Courtesy, Shyness and Restraint
If you asked anyone I knew to describe me, they would probably use words like Quiet, Reserved and Serious. I have come to realize that reserve and restraint are among my highest values, even when they don’t serve me well.
Behind the Scenes at Your Public Library: Books
Another post on the inner workings of your public library! The previous post is here. A lot of people ask me how libraries choose which books to buy. Most public libraries in North America abide by the American/Canadian Library Associations’
Behind the Scenes at Your Public Library: Books
Another post on the inner workings of your public library! The previous post is here. A lot of people ask me how libraries choose which books to buy. Most public libraries in North America abide by the American/Canadian Library Associations’
Behind the Scenes at Your Public Library: Programs
What you see when you come to the library: Staff check out books, answer questions, help you find things, straighten up the books, put them away, perform story times and puppet shows, run book clubs, or teach computer classes. What
Behind the Scenes at Your Public Library: Programs
What you see when you come to the library: Staff check out books, answer questions, help you find things, straighten up the books, put them away, perform story times and puppet shows, run book clubs, or teach computer classes. What
Reading Round-Up # 1
Last month I only read one lengthy book, so I blitzed a bunch of short ones in May and had much more fun with them. Here’s my round-up: Bringing Up Bebe: One American Mother Discovers the Wisdom of French Parenting
Reading Round-Up # 1
Last month I only read one lengthy book, so I blitzed a bunch of short ones in May and had much more fun with them. Here’s my round-up: Bringing Up Bebe: One American Mother Discovers the Wisdom of French Parenting
2012 Goal Update: Month 5
Every month I review my progress on my personal goals for the year, which are listed here. Culture: Movies by Rom Rom and I went to see The Avengers which he was avidly awaiting. We had seen the movies that
2012 Goal Update: Month 5
Every month I review my progress on my personal goals for the year, which are listed here. Culture: Movies by Rom Rom and I went to see The Avengers which he was avidly awaiting. We had seen the movies that
What Can I Help You Find Today?
I work as a library manager for two neighbourhood public library branches, and some of my shifts are working the front line, providing customer service. We’re not a business, so we don’t have sales quotas, although we would be alarmed
What Can I Help You Find Today?
I work as a library manager for two neighbourhood public library branches, and some of my shifts are working the front line, providing customer service. We’re not a business, so we don’t have sales quotas, although we would be alarmed
An Exacting Life 