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.
Veggie Update # 1
We are having a 97% vegetarian month in June. Here is my first update, 12 days in. Rom and I decided in advance we’d have meat at 3 meals during the month, at other people’s homes. Two of the three
Veggie Update # 1
We are having a 97% vegetarian month in June. Here is my first update, 12 days in. Rom and I decided in advance we’d have meat at 3 meals during the month, at other people’s homes. Two of the three
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
Vegetarian Month chez Exacting!
Veggie Month has arrived at the Exacting household! I had created a challenge to use up all the meat in the freezer and then prepare only vegetarian meals for a month. The meat lasted two weeks longer than anticipated because
Vegetarian Month chez Exacting!
Veggie Month has arrived at the Exacting household! I had created a challenge to use up all the meat in the freezer and then prepare only vegetarian meals for a month. The meat lasted two weeks longer than anticipated because
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
The Good and The Bad
Well, not very bad. The good and the mildly annoying? Pet Peeves This Week (or, evidence that spring has sprung) Several weeks into the dandelion season and they will always prevail Likewise for black flies! Trying to get in the
The Good and The Bad
Well, not very bad. The good and the mildly annoying? Pet Peeves This Week (or, evidence that spring has sprung) Several weeks into the dandelion season and they will always prevail Likewise for black flies! Trying to get in the
My Car Is Toast!
In February, I told you about an ethical dilemma I was facing: my car needed an expensive repair to prevent it from polluting, but it was drivable. Therefore, I could ignore the issue indefinitely. I decided to get a second
My Car Is Toast!
In February, I told you about an ethical dilemma I was facing: my car needed an expensive repair to prevent it from polluting, but it was drivable. Therefore, I could ignore the issue indefinitely. I decided to get a second
An Exacting Life 