Gertron Dance

We tried putting boots on Brodie once and it looked not unlike this. File under ROTFLOL.

Captain Underpants

Captain Underpants
Originally uploaded by annethelibrarian.

I may have to take a break from the previously scheduled knitting projects for this one.

in front of my eyes first at Fuse #8

LLN - Library Leadership Network

The article I just posted about led me to a site I'm unfamiliar with, that of The Library Leadership Network. It looks like there could be a lot of great info there, but the membership fee is pretty steep! Does anyone who has joined have an opinion to share? Is it worth the 200 bucks?

sucky management?

George Needham has a very interesting article at WebJunction, wondering why so many managers suck. A few of his 'what often happens' scenarios describe people I've worked with exactly. Lots of food for thought, and good reminders for keeping perspective and for day-to-day doing-your-best.

seen first at Librarian in Black

bummer

Quincy
Originally uploaded by annethelibrarian.

It looks like Fox Trot will be published Sundays only starting in the new year.

well duh

The Movie Of Your Life Is A Cult Classic

Quirky, offbeat, and even a little campy - your life appeals to a select few. But if someone's obsessed with you, look out! Your fans are downright freaky. Your best movie matches: Office Space, Showgirls, The Big Lebowski

If Your Life Was a Movie, What Genre Would It Be?

BookSling

BookSling
Originally uploaded by annethelibrarian.

I'm not usually one to write in books (most of the books I read are library books, so that's a good thing) but I would find this exceedingly handy for keeping a pen with my knitting notebook at all times. Potentially worth a try.

quoted

I met Librarianne today. We are playing chess.

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I defy you! Come and kneel before Librarianne!

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No, it is not dangerous to confuse librarianne with angels.

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This fun brought to you by the marvelous Cecil Castellucci.

Mika

Mika
Originally uploaded by annethelibrarian.

I'm not huge on popular music these days, being all older-than-twenty and set in my musical ways. I have been making an effort lately to listen to new things, at least just to hear them in case something's not crap. I did find Regina Spektor after all, and though I let my print subscription lapse a few years back, Entertainment Weekly is shaping up to be a reliable online source of new music I don't hate.

Michael Slezak of EW's Popwatch recommended British falsetto wunderkind Mika, especially the track "Relax, Take It Easy." I checked it out and it certainly is catchy, but even more so is "Grace Kelly." The chorus is tailor made for singing along and bopping your head to. I'm not convinced that I want to buy the entire album, but this is one single I'll definitely download.

science=craft

crocheted Lorenz Manifold
Originally uploaded by annethelibrarian.

If the interwebs has taught me anything, it's that there are a whole lotta creative people out there and their creativity takes shape in ways I never would've imagined. There are some mega creative scientists who are using craft to illustrate really complicated mathematical concepts. The idea that I could potentially create one of these otherwise completely inscrutable thingies by following instructions I already know how to understand truly boggles my mind.

seen via Boing Boing

train

train
Originally uploaded by annethelibrarian.

It was dusk when I took this on the way home from work on Saturday and the flash kept blowing it out, so I turned off the flash and got these blurry-in-a-neat-way photos.

raindrops keep fallin'

rain on the trees out front
Originally uploaded by annethelibrarian.

It has been unseasonably mild so far this winter (or is it the new seasonable) and it has rained a lot. We were lucky enough to encounter only a short period of rainfall on our travels for xmas, and only right before we got home last night. It's a little weird not to have any snow for xmas, but I'm definitely fine with it.

Day Sixteen

Day Sixteen
Originally uploaded by annethelibrarian.

Last Thursday the display bookshelf was installed around the column and our computer counter arrived. It has the wrong size legs (too short!) but those will be replaced with the proper size before it is installed. The paint is pretty much complete and the carpet should be installed in the next few days, I hope. After that the shelving will be installed and then we'll be nearly ready to go!

Grease: You're the next TV show that I Want!

Grease: You're the One that I Want!
Originally uploaded by annethelibrarian.

I am so ready to watch the next guaranteed reality TV trainwreck Grease: You're the One that I Want!. I'm sure it'll be terrible and hilarious, and perhaps it will fill the whole in my TV schedule that The Bachelor left behind. Only slightly more than a week until it begins!

living in a state of continuous partial attention

Being Gen X, my work and personal lives don't overlap nearly as much as those of younger folks, at least according to this info from the Pew Research Center. In my personal life, though, I do like to multitask a whole lot. There's just not as much room for it at my job yet, as the technology/gadgets aren't there. This is definitely an issue for me as I'd very much like to have the technology there and I do think that it would be beneficial to my work, not as a way to bring my personal life into the work sphere but as a way to get more done all at once. I am in love with my job and workplace but there is significant room for improvement as far as gadget stuff goes. That process is in motion, slowly but slowly.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
Originally uploaded by annethelibrarian.

The title for the seventh and final Harry Potter book has been announced! There's a neat bit of fun on JK Rowling's site that unveiled the title. If you want to cheat, here's how:

1. Click on the eraser.
2. In the mirror, you'll see a hallway. Click on the farthest doorknob.
3. Click on the upper center of the main door (not in the mirror).
4. Click on the ceiling in the hallway in the mirror.
5. Click on the cobweb next to the door.
6. Click on the second chime to the right (in the window) and drag it to the main door.
7. Click on the wrapped gift behind the door, then click on the unwrapped contents.
8. Play hangman till you've figgered it out.

Now we just have to wait until it's actually published!

Day Fifteen

Day Fifteen
Originally uploaded by annethelibrarian.

We have color! The beginnings of it, anyway, and the space is really coming together. I'm so geeked about how neat the colors look, and the space really has its own feel (which was my goal) already. This is just the first coats so some of the painted areas are still splotchy. I believe the painting will be completed today (Thursday). Coordinating the carpet and shelving has been slightly complicated by the upcoming holidays but I'm sure it'll all come together eventually. Our traffic has been extremely slow the past few weeks anyhow, so no worries.

Day Fourteen

Day Fourteen
Originally uploaded by annethelibrarian.

After the slight delay, the drywall mud was completed on Tuesday. The shape of the clouds are really becoming apparent and I almost felt like I could see what it would look like.

Coke is a lot of things

Coke
Originally uploaded by annethelibrarian.

Yipes!

is that Pikachu?

Awesome in its inexplicableness.

Originally seen at Dethroner

Krater

JD Ryznar as Michael McDonald
Originally uploaded by annethelibrarian.

Wowzers! It looks like Skee-town's own JD Ryznar, of Yacht Rock fame and one of the great minds behind the festival that is Cinco de Moustache, has written a movie which Jason Lee is rumored to be starring in. I didn't know JD very well, just peripherally through mutual friends. I'm still pretty geeked about this, though.

Purple Stripey Roll-brim Hat

Purple Stripey Roll-brim Hat
Originally uploaded by annethelibrarian.

Purple wool/acrylic blend striped with Colinette variegated yarn. This is one of my favorites lately.

Green/Blue & Black Stripey Roll-brim Hat

Green/Blue & Black Stripey Roll-brim Hat
Originally uploaded by annethelibrarian.

Black wool/acrylic blend striped with blue/green ladder ribbon yarn.

Plum & Khaki Stripey Roll-brim Hat

Plum & Khaki Stripey Roll-brim Hat
Originally uploaded by annethelibrarian.

Plum wool and khaki slubby yarn random striped roll-brim hat.

Khaki Roll-brim Hat

Khaki Roll-brim Hat
Originally uploaded by annethelibrarian.

Khaki slubby yarn roll-brim hat using yarn from the Europe trip in May. (My styrofoam head model is a size small, so medium and large hats look really big on it.)

Plum with Mint Roll-brim Hat

Plum with Mint Roll-brim Hat
Originally uploaded by annethelibrarian.

Plum roll-brim hat with mint accent color as the brim. (My styrofoam head model is a size small, so medium and large hats look really big on it.)

Hot Pink Scarf close-up

Hot Pink Scarf close-up
Originally uploaded by annethelibrarian.

Hot Pink moss stitch scarf made using Phildar Licorne.

Pale Blue Diagonal Ridge Scarf close-up

Pale Blue Diagonal Ridge Scarf close-up
Originally uploaded by annethelibrarian.

Pale blue diagonal ridge scarf made from really, really soft cotton yarn.

Day Twelve

Day Twelve
Originally uploaded by annethelibrarian.

Monday was Day Twelve, and the drywall is almost complete. The crew is splitting their time between this project and another (in the sorting area), and yesterday they spent most of their time in the other area, so not too much happened over here.

The Lonely Sea Monster by Deanna Molinaro

The Lonely Sea Monster by Deanna Molinaro
Originally uploaded by annethelibrarian.

Are you interested in picture books? Love dark humor? Scoot on over to Deanna Molinaro's site for a couple of real treats. Genius!

Originally posted by the ever-awesome Fuse #8

Penguins!

Winter Decorations
Originally uploaded by annethelibrarian.

We officially have the cutest winter decorations evah. Penguins in little knit caps! How much better can it get? (Click through to see just how much better.)

Day Eleven

Day Eleven
Originally uploaded by annethelibrarian.

We now have drywall and lighting in the 'clouds' and things are really starting to look real.

New Carpet

New Carpet
Originally uploaded by annethelibrarian.

We now have new carpet throughout the Children's Library, with the exception of the area still under construction. The response from staff and the public has been overwhelmingly positive. This color combo makes the area feel so much warmer and, somehow, more open.

Day Ten

Day Ten
Originally uploaded by annethelibrarian.

After being held up for a few days waiting for some inspections, work continued on Thursday. We now have electrical and lighting!

Buttons and Bangs

Buttons
Originally uploaded by annethelibrarian.

So, I got a haircut. I have bangs. And layers. And I'm not yet quite sure if I understand how it works, but I'm getting a handle on it.

While we were up in good ol' Mount P. last night, we stopped at the Shell Station so I could pick up some gum. When I went up to the register, both of the women working there just stared at my coat. Instead of greeting me or asking if the gum was going to be all I needed, one of them said, after a second, "Got buttons on yer coat?" I paused and said, "Yes. Yes I do." And then I waited for a moment and pushed the gum forward on the counter and said "Just the gum, then" and they finally rang me up, though they continued to stare, reading slowly but surely. They agreed that "some of those are kinda cute" in an approving way and after a few more long minutes, gave me my receipt so I could go. Sheesh.

The Eastern Block - Rubbles - 12-08-2006

The Eastern Block - Rubbles - 12-08-2006
Originally uploaded by annethelibrarian.

Our show last night at Rubbles was SO much fun. The Eastern Block kicked as much ass as possible and our Sk88 set was pretty sweet, too. The Burning Bushes wrapped up the night in typical unruly fashion and a rockin' time was had by all. Thanks to all those who came to show your support! If you couldn't make it and want Sk88's brand-new, perfect-for-holiday-gift-giving CD, Ex Mortis, email me at anneheathen at gmail dot com.

Fidelity

I read about Regina Spektor's new song/video in EW's Snap Judgment. I'd actually already ripped the CD but hadn't listened to it yet. Spektor has obvious similarities with Fiona Apple (including sometimes cloying and annoying weird-for-the-sake-of-it affectations). After watching this video, I listened to the album on my iPod and it's pretty okay. There are some definite skip-it tracks (solo saxophone is second-cousins with solo harmonica in my book) but overall I quite enjoyed it. I take a bit of joy in finding a new female voice to listen to.

I also sent this video on to my pal Angela, who, being as cool as she is, is already all over it.

Day Nine

Day Nine
Originally uploaded by annethelibrarian.

This was Monday, day nine of the renovation. The drywall is up around the sides of the swoopy bits. After Monday, we got held up for a few days waiting for a couple of inspections, but things started up again briefly yesterday.

The new carpet has also begun to be installed in the Children's Library (click through to see some photos of the carpet) and should be almost done this week. They'll wait to install it in the renovation area until the work there is done. It's really coming together!

Hot Fuzz

Hot Fuzz
Originally uploaded by annethelibrarian.

The full trailer is now available. Whurd.

Skatey-Eight Reunion Show!

Skatey-Eight Ticket
Originally uploaded by annethelibrarian.

In case you've forgotten to mark your calendar, here's a handy reminder!

Don't miss your chance to get the new Skatey-Eight CD and see this once-in-a-lifetime line-up!

not a real green dress

If I had buttloads of superfluous money just getting in my way all the time, I'd click on over to Every Picture Tells a Story and avail myself of some of that cash by purchasing this, this, this, and especially this.

Thanks to Fuse #8 for bringing this to my attention.

list!

The CYBILS Fiction Picture Book Nominations list has been posted. I'm so excited to be participating as part of the nominating committee. A mega woot! to Kelly of Big A Little A who has been doing all the legwork making sure we all have access to the nominated titles.

USB Keyboard Vacuum

USB Keyboard Vacuum
Originally uploaded by annethelibrarian.

This is one unitasker I think I'd actually use regularly.

Available at The Container Store, originally seen via PopGadget

Sweet Dreams Not Included

Fur Real Friends Butterscotch Pony
Originally uploaded by annethelibrarian.

"Adults take note: Pony comes unassembled in box with head detatched. You may wish to not open the box around your children if they may be frightened by a box with a decapitated horse inside."

Originally posted at This is Broken