Today marks Library Support Workers day in Canada. For those who don't know, it's the third Friday of October usually marked by well-wishes in the library. (Hopefully, also marked by food as it always goes well with said well wishes.) For those in need of something official, have a look at CLA President Pilar Martinez's proclamation … Continue reading The Curiosity Business
We Interupt This Midweek Geekiness to Bring You…a Book Launch Recap
I had a piece on Tumblr half ready for posting, but yesterday proved too good to pass up. Chadwick Ginther had his book launch for Tombstone Blues, the sequel to the Aurora Award-nominated novel Thunder Road. McNally Robinson once again hosted the event, and once again it was well attended. While friends and family sat … Continue reading We Interupt This Midweek Geekiness to Bring You…a Book Launch Recap
The Many Lives, and Rumoured Deaths, of the Library
Another day, another libraries-are-dead article making the rounds. This one comes from Techcrunch, a publication I normally enjoy reading for its thoughtful analysis of technology issues, or the latest gadgets. This time a writer named MG Siegler wrote the following:A simple link. That’s all it took to unleash a hailstorm of angry emails, messages, tweets, … Continue reading The Many Lives, and Rumoured Deaths, of the Library
Shambling Towards The Walking Dead Season 4
The Walking Dead shuffles back for a new season tonight. After a wild third season, I have to wonder what more can these expanded group of survivors endure. My guess? A lot more. I think Rick did the right thing by allowing the Woodbury refugees into the prison. The look on Carl's face after he … Continue reading Shambling Towards The Walking Dead Season 4
A Few Small Repairs
Sunny came home to her favourite room Sunny sat down in the kitchen She opened her book and a box of tools Sunny came home with a mission -'Sunny Came Home' by Shawn Colvin When I could barely sit down to write, I did sit down to see if people visited my blog. It turned out people … Continue reading A Few Small Repairs
After the Hiatus
June 28th was the last time I sat down to write something. Over the last three months my patience felt tested with this injury. I had to pull out of the 10, 10, and 5 event not sure if walking 10 K would aggravate the injury. Even my doctor wondered if I have a herniated … Continue reading After the Hiatus
Forgo the Minutae, Keep an Eye on the Details
It came down as a choice. Bore people with the minutiae of my recovery, or stay off the blog until I feel a little stronger sitting down. I still can't get back into running yet. I have some sciatica confining itself to the back of my thigh, plus a few minor spasms. I can downplay … Continue reading Forgo the Minutae, Keep an Eye on the Details
"A library in the middle of a community is a cross between an emergency exit, a life-raft and a festival. They are cathedrals of the mind; hospitals of the soul; theme parks of the imagination. On a cold rainy island, they are the only sheltered public spaces where you are not a consumer, but a … Continue reading
The DNS Weekend
A few months ago I signed up for two running events. At the time training had gone well until the events of May 9th. I had to miss both events due to my back. In running 'DNS' means 'Did Not Start'. While I feel better enough to begin simple housework, I don't feel better enough … Continue reading The DNS Weekend
Slowly, But Surely, I Can Sit a Little Longer
How am I doing? You would think having a medically mandated week off would be a good thing. Nope, I felt really bored. At first I thought Dr. L at Pan Am had a screw loose. The pain didn't go away. It actually got worse before it died down. Turns out the good doctor knew … Continue reading Slowly, But Surely, I Can Sit a Little Longer
Unpaused Life 