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Things You Can Do When You Have Your Laptop But No Internet Access

Went to our family cottage at Katepwa Lake last night, one of the few places left on earth that doesn't have Internet connectivity apparently. I did have my laptop so after Pace went down for the night, here are some things I was able to do (or at least thought about doing)…– I've mentioned that […]

The Job Hunt – Professional Librarianship v. Whatever You Can Get

I had a conversation today that made me remember the internal debate many of us (including myself) go through when we first graduate – namely, do we hold out for a professional librarianship position or do we apply for whatever's available?I know there are people reading this who fall into both camps so I thought […]

Pace's Day of Firsts

Pace laughed out loud for the first time today, went for his first swim in a real pool and then had his first time in a shower afterwards.  What a busy day!

MeeMix Invites

I have a few if anybody's interested.  Post a comment or e-mail me off-list Meemix is a music service halfway between Pandora and last.fm.  (Er, holy shit – when did Pandora shut down to users outside the US?)Anyhow, hopefully Meemix is still up since it's even better than Pandora in many ways.“Imagine a world of […]

Happy Labour Day (Reflections ofa New Father at Three and a Half Months)

I know Labour Day is about another type of struggle but I thought I'd take this pun-based opportunity to talk about how it's been to be a first-time father for the last three and a half months:– all other milestones (driver's license, graduations, marriage) pale in comparison to the one where your life changes from […]

Five Non-Library Blogs I Read

This meme was going around awhile back but I never picked up on it.  But apparently a couple days ago was “Blog Day” where……on August 31st, bloggers from all over the world will post recommendations of 5 new Blogs, preferably Blogs that are different from their own culture, point of view and attitude. On this […]

Friday Late Link – IBM Doesn't Track Employee Holidays (Aug 31, 2007)

This week’s post is a bit late because apparently there is something called “real life” that happens “outside”, occasionally in places where there are no “Internets.” Whodathunkit? Anyhew, I recently came across an article which noted that most conservative of corporations, Big Blue itself, IBM, apparently has had a policy since the mid-1990’s where they […]

My First Kiss

(He's a charmer, just like his old man. )

I'm Still Trying To Figure Out This Reading Thing

Mother Teresa Was An Atheist…

…for the last 50 years of her life! (I can't help but add a slightly snarky, “Well, I guess that means there's hope for everyone!” )On a related note, for someone whose very name is synonymous with sainthood, er, she wasn't.