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Category: Life
Around a Neighbourhood On a Warm Summer Night
I got the phone call at work from a friend of mine, "If you're not doing anything, coming over for a glass of wine." "Yes," I answered, drawing out the word. I hopped on a number 16 as it grew packed with commuters wanting to go home. The day may have started cloudy, but it … Continue reading Around a Neighbourhood On a Warm Summer Night
Warning: Long Winded Post Ahead
This is just a short post to warn readers about the long post ahead. Seriously, read it on your coffee break if working. Bring snacks. It's not often one sees a show before it premieres this Sunday, but AMC put the pilot for Halt and Catch Fire online. I try to keep things at 500 … Continue reading Warning: Long Winded Post Ahead
Rev Up Your Writing with Our Blogging U. Challenge
Sometimes I can't resist a challenge. I have waited with baited fingers to hear about Blogging U. Nothing like a blog challenge to kick off June. Tally-hoooooo!!!!
Memories of Low-Tech Past
Yesterday's post inspired memories of technology past. Therefore before Office 2010. Before Windows...anything. I had this: It's a Brother AX-15 Typewriter. I remembered getting one for Christmas, and it did get a bit of use. Of course I wrote countless term papers for University, but every once in a while I would write stories. … Continue reading Memories of Low-Tech Past
I Unknowingly Taking a Page From George R.R. Martin’s Playbook
While browsing a Best Buy flyer a little while ago, I came upon a good deal for a white, 14 inch Toshiba laptop with Windows 8. I already have a 15 inch, with Windows XP, purchased in 2009. I actually paid to downgrade to XP as Vista still had bugs at the time. I meant … Continue reading I Unknowingly Taking a Page From George R.R. Martin’s Playbook
Sunny Days…oh..Sunny, Sunny, Sunny Days
I came of age in the 80's, but I think much of my musical tastes come from the 70's. It's the side effect of having a nine-and-a-half year age difference with my brother. He had all the greatest hits stuff from K-tel, Fleetwood Mac's Rumours, lots of ABBA on LP and 45's, and Queen's News … Continue reading Sunny Days…oh..Sunny, Sunny, Sunny Days
The Big, Hairy Project
The writer's group I mentioned self-published chapbooks of their work on occasion. The collection usually centres around a theme, and in January we decided on a fun, challenging one: Sasquatch. Yes, Big Foot. Why this creature of legend and fuzzy photography? (Although I can assure you we have clear proof of his existence..or her?) Well, the … Continue reading The Big, Hairy Project
Spring Blooms and So Do My Allergies (With a Bonus Observations)
"What are you doing here?" asked my co-worker, genuinely concerned with my watery eyes and persistent sniffling. "It's allergies not a cold," I answered. On Friday I noticed the trees begin to bud around Winnipeg. Unfortunately my allergies decided to bud as well, leaving me with a nose feeling like a wad of cotton balls … Continue reading Spring Blooms and So Do My Allergies (With a Bonus Observations)
Library Types: Assemble!
That’s right, folks, we assemble starting today. However, I will be there tomorrow. For now enjoy this entry from staff of Winnipeg Public Library.
This week, librarians and people who work in libraries are gathering at the Delta Hotel for the Manitoba Library Association’s 2014 Conference. The Manitoba Library Association (MLA) provides leadership in the promotion, development and information services in Manitoba for the benefit of MLA members, the library and information community, and the citizens of Manitoba.
The MLA typically holds a conference every two years, and it is an excellent opportunity for people to get together who may not see each other in a regular day’s work. You’ll get public librarians talking to school librarians, academic librarians smiling across the room at special librarians, circulation assistants having lunch with cataloguers! Dogs and cats living together! It’s going to be CRAZY.
The Winnipeg Public Library has a number of staff presenting at the conference this year, and I’m lucky enough to be a convener for one of the sessions. We have an hour-long time slot…
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