Just a guess: at some point during the past couple of weeks, has anyone at your workplace encouraged you to “think outside the box”? That phrase could become tedious if it weren’t […]
They who must not be named Read More »
Amid last Friday’s speculations about Hurricane Irene’s intentions, a library customer and I applauded the spirit of those valiant New Yorkers. We chuckled at one homeowner’s “Good Night, Irene” signboard. I’ve since wondered how many younger folks got
1G mindsets in a 4G world Read More »
Recently, I read that Heloise will be appearing in Austin in November. From the sound of it–she’s a columnist, author, speaker, contributing editor, etc.–Heloise doesn’t have much time for novel reading,
Can you take a hint? Read More »
Recently, my husband was startled to witness our phone announcing “call from City of Urrrr”. A co-worker was attempting to reach me, thus the voice phonetically pronounced “City of RR”. We
Please have a doughnut and take me to your leader Read More »
To counter envy of acquaintances employed by for-profit companies (and thus eligible for glamorous productivity incentives like Hawaiian vacations and cars) let’s reflect on unique perks of working at a nonprofit institution–say, a library. Besides
Name calling at its best Read More »
Did you ever nominate a book for your reading club, then panic when it’s chosen? If so, you understand my qualms about Saturday’s meeting. Larry Beinhart‘s The Librarian seemed an ideal
It is what it is–perhaps Read More »
Approaching the reference desk earlier this week, the customer hesitated and did a quick left-and-right visual check before asking, “You’re really controlling the whole system from right here, aren’t you?”
Not to give away secrets of our cul-de-sac, but I bet ours is not the only House Divided. I refer, naturally, to lawn maintenance. My husband selects the crew cut style, resulting
A laughing matter, and one that isn’t Read More »
Today’s shuttle launch coverage echoes back thirty years; the first space shuttle flight headed skyward in April 1981. We know what NASA was doing then, but what about the rest
Why the green stuff is so important Read More »
As they say, never assume. This week’s email inviting City workers to a training session on “time management” sounded more ambitious than it was meant to. I envisioned the topic
Counting the minutes Read More »
Earlier this week, a library patron stopped by the reference desk to execute the perfect 30-second book review. He displayed the actual product, cover facing out (good for us visual learners)
Surprising alternative to sand castles* Read More »
Pssssst! Have I got a reading group tip for you: at least an hour of animated give-and-take practically guaranteed, and it’s less than thirty pages long. Leading a discussion for Ryunosuke
Remember your first visit to Round Rock Public Library? If it occurred during the summer, you might have wondered, as some folks do, where the “library for grownups” is. There
Here, mystery novels are the killer apps Read More »
The Big Top reigns as a big draw. With Water for Elephants filling theater seats, more great circus-themed entertainment awaits: Erin Morgenstern’s The Night Circus, due out in September. Of all the “forthcomings” promoted at Book Expo America 2011,
Please don’t send in the clowns Read More »
Another chilly, rainy day–in New York City, at least. This evening, the 51st floor view reveals Manhattan towers disappearing into lowering clouds. Three neighboring skyscrapers equipped with illuminated spikes glow
Cloudy with a chance of spaceships Read More »
Given William and Kate’s recent choices–tasteful wedding, charitable donations instead of lavish gifts–I hope that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are readers. Aware of their massive role model potential, the young
Being royal means never having to share your copy Read More »
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