“Morning Ralph, Morning Sam.”

So I’m in bargaining this week for our CUPE local and all I can think of is old cartoons…

Music Monday – Kendrick Lamar’s Halftime Show Deconstructed

Secular Sunday – Explain It To Me Like We’re In Bible Study

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.

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Friday Fun Link – How Finland Rebuilt Their Economy And Became The Happiest Nation on Earth

 

Throwback Thursday – #tbt – Hipster Facial Hair? (November 2013)

My son was ahead of the times with his swirly mustache and goatee!

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Wisdom Wednesday – Deconstructive Criticism

Had an interesting conversation with a colleague recently who said “I’m more of a person who critiques than has ideas” and I replied “Actually, I think those are the same thing.  The only difference is how they are delivered and more importantly, how the other person receives them.  But they’re both ideas at their core.”

@conflictish

“Constructive conversations can’t take place in destructive environments.” Constructive, destructive, and deconstructive criticism. What’s the difference and which is best to offer to others? #criticism #critic #constructivecriticism #destructivecriticism #interpersonalskills #confrontation #peopleskills #feedback #truthinlove #conflict #conflictresolution #conflictmanagement #conflictskills

? original sound – Ryan Dunlap

 

Terry Fox: Courage (by the Tragically Hip)

A perfect video at a time of Canadian unity and patriotism in the face of Trump’s tariff threats that’s unmatched since maybe the 1972 Summit Series?

 

Music Monday – “The head of state, has called for me, by name/But I don’t have time for him/It’s gonna be a glorious day!”

Lucky” – Radiohead

Secular Sunday – Who Do American Evangelicals Really Worship?