Thursday, April 30, 2015

I've been buried in Library stuff lately


Boston, Massachusetts, circa 1895. "Main entrance, Boston Public Library." Red all over. Photo by Charles Pollock. View full size. via shorpy

All in all,



I'd rather be at the beach.
1950s

Life's always made better by costume jewelry

Tuesday, April 28, 2015

In the weeds.


It was my first day as Library Director yesterday.  I was told my arrival date coincided with the packing and shipping of our book collection prior to construction. When it did not happen I asked the staff who knew nothing about it. The longest serving librarian gave her notice last week and will be  retiring this Friday. One of my three part time librarians landed a full time job and will be leaving the same day. My other full time Librarian remotely announced she will be most likely out on disability for another month or two The Financial Aid office announced they've used up the school's allotted funds for the semester so I lost my dozen Federal Work Study positions.  All of this coincided with the dean announcing the library will be open (AND STAFFED!) for extended hours during finals week .

Surprisingly I did not drink.  Yet.

Sunday, April 26, 2015

stunningpicture:

Stained glass water tower in Brooklyn

Stained glass water tower in Brooklyn

Thursday, April 23, 2015

Buttons

Daniel Stenberg & William Hansen

It helps to know which to push

Yes please.

uhohmarty:

A gorgeous watch that has the planets visible from earth rotating in real-time.

A gorgeous watch that has the planets visible from earth rotating in real-time.

Why I'm so hard of hearing


Ask anyone who grew up In Eastie what the noise from the Logan runways was like.  In summer when the windows were open you had to pause all dinner conversation(NOT an easy task in an Italian-American family) until each plane was done passing overhead,

Thursday, April 16, 2015

Having submitted my two weeks notice



My professionalism, work flow and attire at the office have taken a hit.

Wednesday, April 15, 2015


Stolen shamelessly from Jason

Tuesday, April 14, 2015

In transition


I gave my notice at the Culinary School today.  I've been offered the Library Director's position at a tradition residential college campus.

And speaking of culinary....



Things have come to a standstill work out wise. I've been having some crippling leg/knee pains recently. Turns out I've developed a Baker's cyst.  I DON"T recommend them!  They're quite painful despite the high carb sounding name.  I'm facing at lest six weeks of physical therapy but at least I'm getting better.

Sunday, April 12, 2015

Thursday, April 9, 2015

Wednesday, April 8, 2015