Category Archives: Libraries
In and Out of June
June was low-stress and interesting enough! A glimpse into my quiet life: I saw another amateur theatre production (the musical of 9 to 5). It was really good, and it reminded me of how awful and sexist workplaces used to
In and Out of June
June was low-stress and interesting enough! A glimpse into my quiet life: I saw another amateur theatre production (the musical of 9 to 5). It was really good, and it reminded me of how awful and sexist workplaces used to
Live to Work or Work to Live?
I love my job; more importantly, I love my profession. More than half of the staff I work with love their jobs and their field of work. It is temporary work for some – they plan to move on to
Live to Work or Work to Live?
I love my job; more importantly, I love my profession. More than half of the staff I work with love their jobs and their field of work. It is temporary work for some – they plan to move on to
August: It’s a Wrap!
I have to admit I like working in the summer. I like saving my vacation time for travelling to big cities in the Spring and Fall. So I didn’t take any time off in August, and that suited me fine. We
August: It’s a Wrap!
I have to admit I like working in the summer. I like saving my vacation time for travelling to big cities in the Spring and Fall. So I didn’t take any time off in August, and that suited me fine. We
May: It’s a Wrap!
This month I learned an exciting new skill. Sport stacking! I was looking for an activity for a youth program at the library and thought I would try something the teens would remember from their childhoods. I spent about
May: It’s a Wrap!
This month I learned an exciting new skill. Sport stacking! I was looking for an activity for a youth program at the library and thought I would try something the teens would remember from their childhoods. I spent about
Screen Time
My daily computer time is off the charts. I don’t even think about it or try to decrease it. I couldn’t even say how many hours a day I’m online, because it is so integrated into everything I do. Plus I
Screen Time
My daily computer time is off the charts. I don’t even think about it or try to decrease it. I couldn’t even say how many hours a day I’m online, because it is so integrated into everything I do. Plus I
In Praise of Illicit Reading
Banned Books Week starts today! It is my favourite literary celebration of the year. There is nothing like illicit reading to get your heart pumping. Especially if you do it knowingly 😉 Like most bookworms, my earliest experiences with forbidden
In Praise of Illicit Reading
Banned Books Week starts today! It is my favourite literary celebration of the year. There is nothing like illicit reading to get your heart pumping. Especially if you do it knowingly 😉 Like most bookworms, my earliest experiences with forbidden
Library Love
It’s not too often I post about what I’m doing on any given day. But today was remarkable! Our fine city has opened its new Central Library which was in the works for 4 years. I must point out I
Library Love
It’s not too often I post about what I’m doing on any given day. But today was remarkable! Our fine city has opened its new Central Library which was in the works for 4 years. I must point out I
Away in New York
Luxurious brunch today at Candle79. Just saw the original Winnie-the-Pooh stuffed toys here at New York Public Library. Next: Japanese book store and Times Square!
Away in New York
Luxurious brunch today at Candle79. Just saw the original Winnie-the-Pooh stuffed toys here at New York Public Library. Next: Japanese book store and Times Square!
And So On, And So On
Every month, my public library puts out a list of the most popular authors – those whose books have circulated the most. After reading blackcountrylibrarian’s post on the topic, I looked into our most popular children’s writers – and promptly
And So On, And So On
Every month, my public library puts out a list of the most popular authors – those whose books have circulated the most. After reading blackcountrylibrarian’s post on the topic, I looked into our most popular children’s writers – and promptly
Incidental Reading – The Results Are In!
I was curious how much reading I do every week that is NOT books. As I mentioned in last week’s post, every time I see print, I can’t help but read it. How much of my reading is “unconscious”? So
Incidental Reading – The Results Are In!
I was curious how much reading I do every week that is NOT books. As I mentioned in last week’s post, every time I see print, I can’t help but read it. How much of my reading is “unconscious”? So
An Exacting Life 