Category Archives: Photo

Throwback Thursday – #tbt – Isla Mujeres Ferry (February 2020)

Shea and I have done three or four day trips to Isla Mujeres when we’ve stayed at all-inclusives in the Cancun area over the years. And every time, we come home and say “That was the best part of our trip – we should stay there for our whole trip sometime!” Isla Mujeres is a […]

Saturday Snap – Matty

Sometimes patrons think we’re helping them but they don’t realise that often they’re helping us too. Always great to have moments that remind you of why libraries are so important and why you do the work that you do…

Throwback Thursday – #tbt – Snowsuit Struggles (Feb 2015)

Saturday Snap – Japanese Head Massage/Vietnamese Noodle Bowls

Shea and I decided to try the Japanese Head Massage at Salon 13 in the Northgate Mall as our Valentine’s gift to each other followed by lunch at the restaurant quality food court gem, “Hung Kitchen“. Very relaxing!  Very delicious!

Throwback Thursday – #tbt – Bring It On, USA! (October 2013)

Actually, please don’t. Let’s solve our (your) issues through diplomacy and negotiation, not war and violence.

Saturday Snap – Thank You Card

I’ve had colleagues who say that when you work for a public library, you really work for your colleagues, your clients and your community. Never feels more true when I come into find a giant thank-you card signed by a bunch of the kids I interacted with at a recent school visit.

Saturday Snap – Mark Black Farewell Party

Had a farewell party for a popular manager on Saturday night and the outpouring of love, generosity and sadness was beyond unprecedented in my 15+ years at RPL. In-scope staff donated so much money to a farewell gift that he ended up getting multiple things – a custom photo book, a custom Pats jersey, and […]

Saturday Snap – Growing Pin Collection

There’s a non-zero chance that my enamel pin addiction is related to a mental illness. 😉

Throwback Thursday – #tbt – My Absolute Most Favourite Picture of My Mother (October 2007)

Pace was only a few months old when we took him to a long-term service award presentation – I think this was 35 years for my mom?

Saturday Snap – Walking The Dog