Down in the Reference Room, aka The Dungeon |
Yesterday, down in the Reference room, a caller from Canada started off by asking several legitimate questions about historical churches in the Village, but I knew something was not quite right with h...
Posted by chow time on Thu, 29 Mar 2007 07:27:00 PST |
Books I read in 2006...at least all that I can recall |
Defining Dulcie Acampora, Paul Lost Pet Chronicles Albrecht, Kathy Rasputin's daughter Alexander, Robert Wolfcry Atwa...
Posted by chow time on Fri, 05 Jan 2007 06:16:00 PST |
Most Insulting Words Ever Uttered To Me |
The most insulting words ever uttered to me while I was on the information desk were the following:Customer: I... WOULD... LIKE... TO... FIND... A... BOOK...Me: Speak to me like a normal human being, ...
Posted by chow time on Sun, 10 Dec 2006 10:36:00 PST |
I Have the Urge to... |
~leave on a jet place for places on the other side of the world~abandon all my comfortable, familiar places - and people~for once, think of myself, my needs, first~seduce my husband's best friend~jump...
Posted by chow time on Mon, 13 Nov 2006 07:45:00 PST |
Poetry |
At a recent staff meeting, we were visited by Reggie Cabico, poet, playwright, teaching artist, activist, comedian. Can you believe he made us write poetry AND read aloud? Here is one of m...
Posted by chow time on Mon, 13 Nov 2006 07:37:00 PST |
Breakup Letter to Hunger |
Dear Hunger,I know you were sending me vibes today. I've noticed you for a long time now, and I think it's time we had a serious talk. I just don't think we're meant to be together.&n...
Posted by chow time on Tue, 25 Jul 2006 09:01:00 PST |
The funniest information request ever |
Being a librarian, I don't think there's any librarian/patron confidentiality that I'm about to breach, so...The other day a very needy, demanding patron, (one of "the regulars") asked me for help&nbs...
Posted by chow time on Sat, 27 May 2006 06:12:00 PST |
my trike - my brother |
The strangest memories have been surfacing lately. When I was 4 years old I used to ride my tricycle up and down my driveway. I remember a warm spring day, clear blue sky. My mo...
Posted by chow time on Thu, 27 Apr 2006 07:43:00 PST |
less talk, more hock! |
As I sit here at my computer with day-after soreness in my legs, and as I examine the bruises on my shins - note to self: get shin guards - I remember yesterday's scrimma...
Posted by chow time on Mon, 13 Mar 2006 07:47:00 PST |
