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Wisdom Wednesday – Every Bad Manager Thinks They’re A Good Manager
We didn’t see eye to eye on everything but I was very fortunate to have the first manager in libraries that I did as he was very experienced and knowledgeable (obviously people have to start somewhere but it can be a lot tougher if your manager is someone who’s newly hired or has only been […]
First Snow of the Year (2023 Edition)
and obligatory link back to the archive. Who knew I’d unintentionally become a climate scientist by doing these annual “First Snow” posts?
Music Monday – “Through the years, I’ve never been afraid/I’ve loved the life we’ve made/And I’m so glad I stayed right here with you/Through the years”
Happy 52nd Anniversary to my parents! 52 isn’t a big milestone so instead of a plane right and fancy supper out like we did for their 50th a couple years ago, they spent the day seeing a specialist, playing cards with the grandkids and eating takeout Greek food. I also didn’t make a video montage […]
Friday Fun Link – Favourite Cocktails by Spirit
Saw this on Reddit and thought it would be fun to do my list: Gin – no idea Bourbon – Old Fashioned Vodka – Caesar Rum – Pina Colada Rye Whiskey – Not a True Cocktail but Rye & Store-Brand Sprite Is My Go To Tequila – Paloma
Saturday Snap – Date Night
Our first time to Blanco on Albert St. in Regina after its conversion from a tapas bar. Excellent!
Friday Fun Link – The Iron Claw Trailer
This looks *really* good!
Wisdom Wednesday – “Most People Want To Solve The Problem But Surprisingly Few Want To Understand The Problem”
This advice is based on something that was inspired by the nicest compliment I have probably ever received as a librarian, only six short months into my career. The context was that I was doing a probation review with my first boss in libraries and he asked he what my strengths were. “I’m a real […]
Music Monday – “Now, the sun’s coming up/I’m riding with Lady Luck/Freeway, cars and trucks/Stars beginning to fade”
Ever rediscover a song and just listen to it on repeat endlessly? Yeah, this one right now… “Ol 55” – Tom Waits