Thursday, April 17, 2008
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Not my typical library story
I received a call at the reference desk yesterday that really gave me some perspective.
A customer called, and what I first thought was a voice with a cold, was actually a deeply saddened person asking for a book (with a sad title) regarding coping with the "D" word as a parent. It nearly brought me to tears to hear the pain and anguish in the voice as their tears were trying to be fought off. Unfortunately we didn't have the title she was looking for.
There is a ton of pain and hurt out there.
Oh, I did help bun lady three times too!
A customer called, and what I first thought was a voice with a cold, was actually a deeply saddened person asking for a book (with a sad title) regarding coping with the "D" word as a parent. It nearly brought me to tears to hear the pain and anguish in the voice as their tears were trying to be fought off. Unfortunately we didn't have the title she was looking for.
There is a ton of pain and hurt out there.
Oh, I did help bun lady three times too!
Monday, April 14, 2008
Happy Anniversary to Me
I cannot believe I forgot to commemorate the anniversary (4/12) of my hospital exit after 9 days post successful right hemicolectomy surgery, April 12th. I am at year number 6 now, and have only had a few minor flare ups in those 6 years. I was diagnosed with Crohn's Disease almost 10 years ago (that's not an anniversary I care to celebrate) after having symptoms for 7-8 years.I was almost all bones here. (6 feet tall, 129 pounds) I am doing a lame impression of the girl in "Airplane" where the nun knocks out her i.v while singing "there is only one river". I am thankful every day for my continued good health.
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
National Child Abuse Prevention Month
The fight to end child abuse is one of my top causes.
http://www.childwelfare.gov/preventing/preventionmonth/
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness about child abuse and neglect and encourage individuals and communities to support children and families. Learn more about the history of the month, see examples of Presidential and State proclamations, and find strategies for engaging communities and supporting families.
http://www.childwelfare.gov/preventing/preventionmonth/
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness about child abuse and neglect and encourage individuals and communities to support children and families. Learn more about the history of the month, see examples of Presidential and State proclamations, and find strategies for engaging communities and supporting families.
The ayatollah of rock and rolla lives on!
It has been a while! Several friends have been planning a quick cruise down to Ensenada for the past couple of months. We just got back on Monday. I still have a rolling sensation! I don't have all the photos uploaded. It was a very relaxing weekend. However, there was one event I was looking forward to once I found out it wasn't as stressful (I was sick for a couple of hours) as the cruise I took on Carnival a few years back: THE CLASSIC ROCK NAME THAT TUNE trivia contest! My new friend Sarah (at left) challenged me, was talking a little smack, and giving me a hard time. Lucky for her, we had to be on a team of 2 or more, so she made the right decision and joined the ayatollah :) . We had to name the song and the artist based on a 5 second clip or so. We were a perfect 17 for 17! Unlike on Carnival, where I received a small trophy and champagne for winning (Royal Caribbean does give medals out for the non-trivia events), we got some Royal Caribbean schwag=a shoulder pack, and a nice ovation.
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