Happy New Year, my friends! May you celebrate the end of 2014 and the beginning of 2015 in the way that you want. Whatever makes you happy - go for it. It's the New Year: treat yo' self. Whether it be pouring about 30 champagne toasts for a party of 15 and then realizing you … Continue reading Happy 2015!
Author: lcarslibrarian
2014: pretty great!
It's a day past Beethoven's birthday and you know what that means. Ok, I don't know what it means either... I guess it means it's time for my 2014 wrap up post! I looked back at my 2013 wrap-up, and it was a bit of a downer. Sorry. 2013 was not my best year. Though as … Continue reading 2014: pretty great!
Thinking about Ferguson
In so many ways, I feel really unqualified to talk about the events in Ferguson, MO. I'm not from there - I do have some family in the predominantly white South County suburbs of St. Louis and was born in that area, but I don't really know it. I can't really say that I've experienced … Continue reading Thinking about Ferguson
Another note from Austin: living your life is not “too much”
I have another story from Austin I can't believe I forgot to write about it last week. I really should be at the grocery store right now because I forgot to get basil for the pizza I'm making (I cook Tuesday mornings because I work Tuesday nights) but I hate the grocery shopping. Anyway, at the … Continue reading Another note from Austin: living your life is not “too much”
I have returned from the land of chicken fried steak
I'm back from Austin and the YA Literature Symposium and had a great time! I wish that I had more time to explore the city and I know I missed out on some food truck awesomeness. It was so nice to hang out with fellow YA lit enthusiasts and learn about new titles. I also really … Continue reading I have returned from the land of chicken fried steak