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
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Good Bye Holidays, Hello Rejuvinated Work Life
This is it. My last day. I went on holidays two weeks ago, and now return a little more rested, ready to tackle the big to-do list waiting to form itself upon my return. It's a far cry from a couple of years ago juggling more than one job after graduating with my library … Continue reading Good Bye Holidays, Hello Rejuvinated Work Life
Hazy, Lazy Days of Summer
The literary output looks slower than usual thanks to round two of holidays. After working with a computer all day, it's good to turn it off, and head outside. Baby, it's warm outside alright. I took a walk to the bank, had a mocha at Starbucks, then walked back home. Each time I entered an … Continue reading Hazy, Lazy Days of Summer
Reverse Psychology, or Satire?
Last week the city of Winnipeg announced 8 libraries will finally get new buildings. It's not about closing libraries, it's about closing older buildings, some lacking access for the physically challenged, and reopening them in 14,00 square foot facilities. For once talk of rebuilding libraries instead of reducing them. The Winnipeg Free Press reported the … Continue reading Reverse Psychology, or Satire?
Midweek Geekiness: A Hollow Crown, A Secret Agent, and Even More Avengers Geekiness
People may scoff at me about seeing The Avengers more than once. Life feels too short to arouse concern on my part, and most of the time I see it again with someone else seeing for the first time. On Sunday, after a delightful brunch at The Falafel Place, myself and two other friends walked to Grant Park. … Continue reading Midweek Geekiness: A Hollow Crown, A Secret Agent, and Even More Avengers Geekiness
Why, Yes, I Am A Nerd
People remark I get excited over the weirdest things. They don't say it as an insult, just an observation. However, I do get excited over the weird as well as the ordinary. As a library technician, nothing gets my geek on as something to make student's lives a little bit more easier. By 'easier' I … Continue reading Why, Yes, I Am A Nerd
Unpaused Life 