Hi Ho Hi Ho It’s Off to Work I Go…

Today, for the first time in 9 years, I was someone’s employee.

I started my part time job at our local library, and even though I had a few butterflies buzzing around in my stomach, I think it’s the perfect fit – me, a cart full of books, author’s I’ve never heard of, books I’ve never read, and lots and lots of library shelves.

My 1st responsibility is to sort returned books on to sorting shelves, then stack them on carts for re-shelving.



I’m in charge of re-stocking mysteries, juvenile fiction and large print books.



I’m NOT a mystery reader, so it was a thrill to roam the aisles of mysteries and discover so many books I would like to read! My biggest obstacle is not having the liberty of thumbing through a book to see what it’s about!

I am also thrilled to be shelving JUV fiction, so I can scour the titles for things my 8 year old might want to read. I found this today:



I’ve heard about Betsy-Tacy, but never read them. I’m so unfamiliar with youth literature – this is going to be a fantastic education – and SO MUCH FUN!

It was weird working WITH people I’ve grown accustomed to seeing on a regular basis, but not really knowing them. They were very welcoming.

I work two more days this week.

I wonder what books will be waiting for me tomorrow?? Can’t wait to find out!!

Any mystery lovers out there?? I need recommendations!

Book Buying!

Spent my Saturday at my favorite used book store, River Market Books and Gifts -- and this is what I walked away with:



AND



We read Emily of New Moon as a book group choice, and I absolutely loved it! I've always wanted to read the sequels, and now I have them -- got them both for $2.

Then I added this for $3.50:



and this for $3:



Two blogging friends wrote raving reviews about the the above two books. Still Alice is here -- Josephine B. is here. If I can get out of my "reader's block" (similar to writer's block -- I haven't finished a book in two weeks! It never takes me two weeks to read a book!), I plan on starting any one of these soon!

Remeberance

May we always remember those who lost their lives this day...

Opening Night at The Rep!

It's hard to believe that this is my husband's 10th season managing The Arkansas Repertory Theatre!

It's opening night -- if you are in the area, please join us!

Based on a true story, this touching remembrance tells the intimate details of Patsy Cline's friendship with Houston housewife Louise Seger. After meeting at a concert in 1961, the two women struck up a friendship that lasted until Cline's untimely death in a plane crash in 1963.

SEPT 9 – OCT 4 Wednesday curtain 7 p.m; Thursday, Friday, Saturday curtain 8 p.m.; Sunday curtain 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

TICKETS
Single ticket prices range from $20 - $40 per seat depending on date, time and seat selection for the performance. Discount rates are available for groups of 10 or more. To purchase tickets call The Rep box office at (501)378-0405 or 1-866-6THEREP or visit us online at www.therep.org.

Librarapy Part II!

At the beginning of the summer, I wrote about my love of libraries here. Now, two months later, my dream of shelving books has come true! On Monday, I start my 1st job (part time) in nearly 9 years, shelving books at my local library branch. This branch library has become like a member of the family. My kids know every shelf and every librarian.

I'm a little bit terrified! What if I don't remember my alphabet? Or the Dewey decimal system?

Dinner Tonight -- Slow-Cooker Pork Pozole

Slow-Cooker Pork Pozole - Womansday.com

A Football Requiem

(That's me -- standing against the wall -- with my daughter -- and the Sooner Nation).

Needless to say, the big football weekend did not turn out as planned. OU went down with a thud to my arch enemies, BYU (why they are my enemies, is another blog post in and of itself – you can ask me about it later). Not to mention, Sam Bradford may be out for the year with a shoulder injury.


(Sam Bradford, before the injury)

But, in spite of it all, the family had a great time at the game!



I still love my Sooners! I’ve been through losses before – LSU, USC, Boise State, Florida – and I will survive this one. I managed the vast, post-Barry Switzer, waste land, of bad OU football with John Blake and Howard Schnellenberger. Bobby Stoops will salvage this season. He did it with Paul Thompson; he will do it with no offensive line, no wide receivers, no tight end, and now, no QB.
Sooner born and Sooner bred, and a Sooner fan forever!

And the award goes to....

Many, many, thanks to Heather, at Gofita’s Pages, for nominating my new blog for The Heartfelt Award. It totally made my day!



Do you reach for something comforting when you’re relaxing, seeking comfort, sharing a plate of cookies with family and friends? You know the feeling you get when you drink a yummy cup of cocoa? That is what the Heartfelt Award is all about, feeling warm inside.

The Rules for the Heartfelt Award are:

1) Put the logo on your blog/post.
2) Nominate up to 9 blogs which make you feel comfy or warm inside.
3) Be sure to link to your nominees within your post.
4) Let them know that they have been nominated by commenting on their blog.
5) Remember to link to the person from whom you received your award.

I'm passing this award on to:

Dandelion Mama
Good Clean Reads
Homespun Light
Reading For Sanity
The Book Nest

Thanks again Heather! And I hope this is a "place" of comfort, familiarity, and friends.

Sooner Born and Sooner Bred...

I am so excited I can hardly stand it!! OU/BYU in TWO DAYS!!! Dallas here I come!

Reading for Sanity Book Give-a-way

Gotta love a book give-a-way where you get to pick the book!!

Check out Reading for Sanity's tempting offer!