Monthly Archives: June 2004

ALA = Democratic Party

I had a thought yesterday as I was struggling to articulate what pains me so much about the American Library Association (ALA) these days, especially as I read about the special screening of Michael Moore’s latest movie and Richard Clarke’s … Continue reading

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Apple just keeps getting better

I was reading about Apple’s newest OS X release, nicknamed Tiger, this a.m. There are so many goodies that it is hard to know where to start when describing the things I am excited about. How about a new version … Continue reading

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Yes, we bought one

Yes, we bought a PowerBook G4 15″ laptop while visiting Apple’s Indianapolis store this past weekend. I have had a bit of buyer’s remorse but what pushed me over the edge to decide to go ahead with the purchase was … Continue reading

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To buy or not to buy, that is the question

OK, I have to admit to a problem with lust. By lust, I mean this definition in the Oxford English Dictionary (there are several others): “Desire, appetite, relish or inclination for something.” What is the object of my inclination? An … Continue reading

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Another Brinley scare

On Monday when we were getting ready to leave my in-law’s house to go back home, Brinley found a stray pill and decided it was candy and chewed it. Turns out it was Toprol XL, which my mother-in-law takes for … Continue reading

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Kiddie pool

A while ago we got a small kiddie pool from my parents-in-law. We finally set it up today for Tristan and Brinley to play in (Keegan, too). It is a big hit, as these photos show! The only one who … Continue reading

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Now for a Step into Light

Here is another poem written by Dan, my brother. Now for a Step into Light Life is a vanishing vanity.Like grass burning in a prairie fireConsumed by time in a rush of windAnd left with nullity. Long since, have I … Continue reading

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Can’t wait to go to NASIG

In a few short days I depart for the NASIG annual conference in Milwaukee, WI. I can’t wait. The upside: I get to spend lots of time with many of my closest friends and professional colleagues in a wonderfully relaxed, … Continue reading

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USA Today article on wireless hotspots mentions libraries

Bill Drew of Wireless Libraries mentions (in a posting to the libwireless discussion list) an article in USA Today that provides a link to his list of wireless libraries. Zondervan Library, where I work, is included in that list.

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One Thing

We woke up too late this a.m. for all of us to go to church, so I went by myself. I am so glad I did. Pastor Guy spoke on Revelations 15-17 and I felt really encouraged by his words. … Continue reading

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