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You didn’t think it was possible and you didn’t see it coming, but somehow swing dancing has become routine – and not in the fun Jitterbug Stroll routine kind of way! Don’t worry! Many dancers hit a bit of a dry spell at some point in their life but there are ways to break free and find the complete enjoyment you experienced in your early days of dance. Let’s talk about a few ways to help you stay engaged in a hobby that you really do enjoy! Continue reading
Tengo algunos libros Originally uploaded by Canucklibrarian I started packing tonight for my trip Wednesday with the Librarians Without Borders group. I never really think about packing but this time I wanted to make sure I didn’t forget the books! All of us going are bringing a couple books in our bags. I know, sounds … Continue reading
New Media, eh? Originally uploaded by Canucklibrarian I was browsing the stacks a few weeks ago and I came across this gem. I think we could all take a lesson from “New Media in higher education”. Actually, I’m sure students would look at this book and indeed need a helping hand to figure out those … Continue reading
Last weekend I was in Kitchener-Waterloo so I dropped by Word on the Street in Victoria park on Sunday. I managed to hit the reading by Shani Mootoo who read from her book, Valmiki’s Daughter. Of the titles on the Giller longlist, hers was one of the few that caught my eye; I was glad … Continue reading
I’ve neglected posting reviews for almost all the books I’ve read since January. A few had drafts started, but I never seemed to finish the posts. So here’s just a quick list of books I’ve read (that I remember). Non-Fiction Grass Sky Song by Trevor Herriot: Lovely “insider” look at the lives of prairie songbirds. … Continue reading
Interior Peter Redpath Library, McGill University, Montreal, QC, 1893 (?)Originally uploaded by Musée McCord Museum Many libraries and archives have been embarking on projects for digitizing archives and special collections. In addition to hosting digital collections on their own sites more and more libraries are also using other tools such as Flickr. The Library of … Continue reading
Smile RattieOriginally uploaded by Canucklibrarian My only companion has left me. Last night I noticed that Gaius was being particularly quiet considering the night before he had been banging to get out of his cage. I know he hadn’t been drinking enough the last week or so, but I also know he was at least … Continue reading
Me right nowOriginally uploaded by Canucklibrarian Sometimes following is fun. The Rules:1. Take a picture of yourself right now.2. Don’t change your clothes, don’t fix your hair…just take a picture.3. Post that picture with NO editing.4. Post these instructions with your picture
Yellow flowersOriginally uploaded by Canucklibrarian I just walked in from a coffee break and a coworker who is retiring for her third time (She’s just so valuable they keep calling her back!), came up to me to deliver these flowers. I think she’s giving everyone a few flowers, or potted plant. So nice of her! … Continue reading
nameplateOriginally uploaded by Canucklibrarian A couple weeks ago a staff member from the reference office took a few pictures of me and then created a nameplate for me. Just as he was doing so it was announced that I would take on the collection responsibilities for Classics, Modern Languages and Linguistics. Perfect! Since as you … Continue reading
Jen in Transition 