It's Almost As If I'm Calmer

It is truly amazing what a few days off can do for a librarian who really did need them (and her devoted fam of one son).

Reading feels great these days, and gardening feels even better, go figure. Lots to discuss with friends, including a potential relocation that shocked the living hell out of everyone I knew, including me.

See, there was this cherry position in Orinda, CA (and if you are a librarian living in the area, by all means you should apply because this position is going to ROCK). But the commute scene is not for me, and despite the fact that I was graciously offered said position, I was not prepared to return to coin laundry for the sake of any job, however much deep learning I might have done there. And for the record, it would have been deep. Here's the scenario: one library connected to one tech lab. Two aides, 25 hours in each location/week. Awe-inspiring and I so wanted to be the one to take it on, but again, could not see a place for Daniel and I to land that could in any way compare to the quality of life that we enjoy here in Chico.

Yes, it's hot here. Yes, there are some garden-variety rednecks in the vicinity (need proof? How about the pickup truck with 12" letters that spelled "WHITE BOY" (caps not mine). How about the pickup trucks (spotting a trend, here?) that continue to sport the confederate flag rather than a front license plate? Who in the hell are these people? And what in the hell are they thinking?

As for a book review, I'll get to that, I really will. Read Theodosia as soon as you can, though, I see her in the running for the book of the year next year. And if I haven't posted my deep and abiding love for Rick Riordan's work here, please see my review of Titan's Curse here: