This piece originally appeared in the newsletter for the Manitoba Association of Library Technicians. Writing about Thunder Road by bookseller-turned-novelist Chadwick Ginther presented a unique situation. In a past life, I was a bookseller for McNally Robinson and had the pleasure of working with Chadwick. He is, and remains, my 'go-to geek' on matters such … Continue reading Book Talk: Thunder Road by Chadwick Ginther
Snow Falls Thick and White
I woke up this morning to a light dusting of snow. This is it? I thought. Yesterday had nothing but winter storm warnings from the television to the internet. When I went to bed last night nothing happened. I put aside my disappointment to get ready for the run clinic. Today would prove an experiment … Continue reading Snow Falls Thick and White
Thanks, Colorado, For The Low
The winter storm had an afternoon arrival time. I had the day off anyway thanks to taking that last vacation day. All afternoon-nothing. As of 7:27 pm-still nothing. I look out my window to the street light, noticing nothing flaky flying about outside. Keep in mind snow and Winnipeg go together like peanut butter and … Continue reading Thanks, Colorado, For The Low
Winter is Coming Is Not Just a Stark Family Motto
I hate winter. I noticed the change of the seasons usually brings a droopy mood, increased appetite, and the inability to decide on anything. At work, the coffeemaker perked for the second time after the first pot cleared in under two hours. I really want an I.V. full of coffee and lug it around. Even sitting … Continue reading Winter is Coming Is Not Just a Stark Family Motto
Doing Something Crazy May Be The Sanest Thing I Will Do
In 2008 I did something crazy. No, I didn't cause the banks to crash and send us all spiralling into a near, economic abyss. I said 'crazy' not 'insane'. The nutty thing I did was try out NaNoWriMo for the first time. Those not familiar with the letters, it stands for National Novel Writing Month. … Continue reading Doing Something Crazy May Be The Sanest Thing I Will Do
Every so often I come across something library related written so much better than I could have thought of it. Stephen Karr just started his blog Literature Reviews for Library Techs. Hopefully he can keep this up to add to the knowledge base for all Library Technicians. Why should Librarians have all the fun with … Continue reading
A Rant in Silver, Python-Print Pants
When I sit down to write a post, the topic usually dictates the form. It's not a conscious thing like today I will write about such and such using a compare/contrast method. I feel grateful for a course called Writing Across the Disciplines for making me think about form, giving how I sometimes write a … Continue reading A Rant in Silver, Python-Print Pants
I’d Rather Watch a Zombie Show Than Go On A Dating Site
Tonight is the night. Season 3 of The Walking Dead premieres tonight. To mention crossing my fingers for a successful start is an understatement. Plus it's only a show. People will still take to the message boards to air some sort of displeasure about some part of the show. Personally, I hope to be both … Continue reading I’d Rather Watch a Zombie Show Than Go On A Dating Site
A Comedy of Errors
It's one of those days maturity plays a big role in perspective. A little while ago, I wrote about my follower count breaking 200. It looked like a large jump, and I didn't ask myself if it looked a little...strange. When I previewed a post, I noticed the count plummeted to 23. Any person, even … Continue reading A Comedy of Errors
Midweek Geekiness: The Zombiefied Edition
The clever people behind Winnipeg's Zombie Walk scheduled the 2012 edition for October 13th. That's one day before The Walking Dead premieres its third season. (I have a funny feeling a number of zombie walks will happen on that day.) Participants bring a non-perishable food item for Winnipeg Harvest, with a killer after party at … Continue reading Midweek Geekiness: The Zombiefied Edition
Unpaused Life 