My library life
Today, I intended the inaugural Vancouver Island Library Staff Conference — the first time staff at all levels from libraries of all types (academic, public, specialty) in the region came Continue Reading →
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Shifting
When September started, the bus schedule changed. After some juggling, I found that I could leave the house at almost 7:30 — about 15-20 minutes later than I had been. When school Continue Reading →
Boiling Over
As a union member I have listened to a lot of anti-union slurs over the years. I’m tired of hearing it. I’ve been simmering but now I am boiling over. By Continue Reading →
Expanding on My Epiphany
Despite suffering some pretty intense dental pain over the past few days (or maybe because of it), I have not been able to put aside thoughts of where I could Continue Reading →
Employment Epiphany
Those of you who have followed my blog for any amount of time know I have been struggling with the “what do I want to do with my life” question Continue Reading →
Unintended Extended Absence
Shortly before I posted my last post (lump), my laptop just basically stopped working one night. I took it in for repairs and it was gone almost two full weeks. Continue Reading →
Library Podcasts
In all the hours I’ve spent listening to podcasts, it never crossed my mind to seek out library-based or related shows. I’ll be listening to some of these in coming Continue Reading →
The Week That Was
I realize I’ve been remiss in filling you in on my week in Vancouver. I was there to attend the CUPE National Convention — a gathering every two years (the Continue Reading →
FreelanceCamp a Success
Yesterday, we gathered at InHub Coworking with about 40 other freelancers to kick off the inaugural FreelanceCamp Victoria. The small group had lots of ideas and lots of information to Continue Reading →
Burnout All Around
This morning, I fired up the coffeemaker as usual. Twenty minutes later, Mike asks, “Is this all the coffee you made?” holding up the caraffe with only 3 cups out Continue Reading →