2/30 – Santa Ynez in the Good Land

So, some friars walk into a Starbucks — “Does this have caffeine in it?” One brother asks with a smile. “Have you seen the light of Christ?” Another asks. “..one of us is from California, and then we have New York, Florida, New Jersey…” “I think the practices of the Buddhist monk are beautiful.” NodsContinue reading “2/30 – Santa Ynez in the Good Land”

1/30 – Missed Connections

p4p You were the surfer in shorts concerned that the water was cold and I was the woman going to watch the sunset at Campus Point. You had a nice smile and thought I went to UCSB. I hope you caught at least one wave before bailing. The sunset was perfect. Usually I don’t participateContinue reading “1/30 – Missed Connections”

My New Employer Requested a Few Introductory Sentences to Distribute to the Staff – So this is what I wrote:

“Hello! I was born and raised in the New Jersey and am now trading in the Atlantic Ocean for the Pacific. I have worked in a variety of libraries for the last 10 years in a variety of capacities across Pennsylvania and New Jersey – one of which made a cameo in a movie. IContinue reading “My New Employer Requested a Few Introductory Sentences to Distribute to the Staff – So this is what I wrote:”

TBT – Banned Books Week

One of my least successful displays (from a circulation perspective). Readers were less inclined to check-out the books, but their interest was piqued (and surprised in some cases) as they turned this display into a bit of a game (the title were written on the back).

Currently – 2/17

So proud of my goodgood podcast-turned-streaming media platform boys. listening :: On Being and the new era of The Splendid Table (soon) ; reading :: Mockingbird: I Can Explain and A Bee in Her Bonnet; eating :: iced coffee and a leftover bagel; making :: empty boxes be not-so empty and marinated chicken (yay, freezerContinue reading “Currently – 2/17”