Where the heck do I start? How about a new Avengers trailer? Trailer number one made me giddy, while trailer number two amps my anticipation to warp 11. We have a collection of well-beloved super heroes, played by some well-beloved actors, with Joss Whedon directing, and his lines flowing out of Robert Downey Jr like … Continue reading Midweek Geekiness
Month: February 2012
TED 2012 is happening right now and this woman is on my radar. A few months ago I came across a book called Quiet: The Power of Introverts by Susan Cain. I may look like an extrovert, but I value solitude and I value the so-called 'quiet ones'. Why? Sometimes we need quiet, and those who … Continue reading
Book Talk: Awareness
I came across this book during a retreat nearly 8 years ago. Some books get read and forgotten. This one not only got read by chance, but stayed with me for many years. At first the cover suggests some nice essays, with clever phrases, and people going away feel all nice and warm. Not this … Continue reading Book Talk: Awareness
Boys, Girls, and Walkers
Last night on The Walking Dead, Rick and Shane dukes it over who shall lead the group. It reminded me of nature shows like Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom or anything on The Discover Channel. Basically two males of a given group, let's just call this a pack, fight it out for supremacy and for … Continue reading Boys, Girls, and Walkers
Not As Achy as I Thought
Yesterday I participated in the Great Grain Relay with some other Red River staff members. I agreed with a friend of mine to write something for her wellness newsletter and I will have to spare the details. As soon as the newsletter comes out, I will link to the details. I can say for a … Continue reading Not As Achy as I Thought
Blog Spotlight: Anglophenia
It's no secret I am a bit of an Anglophile. I watched Doctor in the House and old-time Doctor Who as a kid. (Luckily the naughty jokes in shows like Doctor in the House went way over my young head.) My Netflix queue contains epic stories starring handsome men in cravats (usually with the initials … Continue reading Blog Spotlight: Anglophenia
Book Talk: Catching Fire & Mockingjay
Call this a two-for-one book talk. A word of warning, in fact I have two words for those who read the books and not, and for those who may have just tuned into the blog. Regarding the books, I have a big, fat, spoiler warning to pass along. If you have not read the books … Continue reading Book Talk: Catching Fire & Mockingjay
Keep Plugging Away
In Word 2007 and 2010, there is an option to publish a post as a blog entry. I wrote a book talk on Suzanne Collins' last two novels in 'The Hunger Games' long ago. How long? Try January 30th. I polished it up and still will have a look tomorrow, but my big problem was … Continue reading Keep Plugging Away
Blog Spotlight: Library Techician Blogs
Library Technician Dialog This blog maintained by two library techs and won the 2010 CLawBies award for best law blog. The entries mostly concentrate on law resources, but do cover other topics such as the importance of failure and hiring in rural libraries. The entries don't happen every day, but once they appear are concise … Continue reading Blog Spotlight: Library Techician Blogs
Book Talk: The Help
While people rely on top 10 lists for hot books, I can sometimes tell on bus rides to and from work. This summer one book seemed to trump the Twilight as bus reading. I saw personal copies, lots of library copies, and even one e-book copy. (The cover momentarily flashed before settling into its chapter.) … Continue reading Book Talk: The Help
Unpaused Life 