Music Monday – “I hate Shakespeare and Gosling and cakes with white frosting/Two names in a heart-shaped tattoo/I think Cupid is stupid and violets are purple not blue.”

“I Hate Love Songs” – Kelsea Ballerini

Secular Sunday – BookTok Review of a Very Popular Book Club Selection

@alexandrthecity

My book review pt 2

? original sound – alexandrthecity

Saturday Snap – Farewell Aunt Sandi (2026 Edition)

My mom’s sister, Sandi, has been coming from Kelowna to stay with us in Regina for about a month every spring ever since my son was born.

Since my mom was diagnosed with dementia she’s ended up spending more of her time in Indian Head so she can be with mom.  She’s also been coming out a second time in the fall.

So Shea, the kids and I don’t get as much time with her as we used to.  But we always look forward to her visits and feel sad when she has to go home.

Friday Fun Link – “How Did He Do it?” Witness The Most Amazing Magician Ever?

 

Throwback Thursday – #tbt – List of People I’ve Reported to at Regina Public Library in 17 Years


I’m going to try to (roughly) put these in order but it’s a long list and so I may not get it perfect…everybody I’ve reported to at RPL in 17 years, either officially or temporarily when I was between managers (which could often be a fairly long stretch as well.)

I feel lucky as I talked to a former colleague once who said she felt like she had 80% terrible supervisors and 20% good.  I feel the opposite – there’s only a handful on this list I thought were terrible and most were decent – just that all had strengths and weaknesses (like everyone.). I won’t identify them but there’s only three I would put in the “Exceptional” category.

  1. Allan K.
  2. Jeff G.
  3. Tony N.
  4. Navee B.
  5. Tony M.
  6. Julie M.
  7. Tara W.
  8. Kevin S.
  9. Sheila F.
  10. Maya S.
  11. Cathy F-L
  12. Sheila F. (contractor from outside brought back in)
  13. Christine P.
  14. Anthony W.
  15. Aidan M.
  16. Mark B.
  17. Kim M. (this was only on paper but never happened – long story)
  18. Mark B.
  19. Kendra B.
  20. Tanya R.
  21. Megan S.

Wisdom Wednesday – We Should All Imagine What A Perfect World Looks Like And Talk About It Obsessively

@simonsinek

Words may inspire, but only action creates change. When we lead with empathy and respect on our own teams, we send out ripples of positive impact that will reach far beyond our immediate circles.

? original sound – Simon Sinek

The Guardian Posts An Overview of the Playing Styles of All 48 World Cup Teams and Capsule Profiles of All 1248 World Cup Players

Music Monday – “Think of you with pipe and slippers, think of her in bed/Laying there just watching telly, then think of me instead.”

Going through a bit of a Beautiful South phase right now.  Discovered them while on exchange in England and have fond memories of singing their sarcastic lyrics over beautiful melodies in the hallway with my dormmates.

Even had “Prettiest Eyes” as Shea’s and my first song at our wedding dance!

“Don’t Marry Her (Fuck Me)” – The Beautiful South (or “Don’t Marry Her (Have Me)” if you want the radio friendly title!)

Secular Sunday – Darling Nikki As Read By An Evangelical Preacher

 

Saturday Snap – Sunset at Nickle Lake