Font humor. Yes, I said font humor.

What could be funnier than a Font Conference?

No more grapefruit vodka for me

I wanted to let you all know that I am soon to be an employed librarian again. I officially accepted a job offer yesterday and my start date is 7/14. I'll be working at a mid-sized university about 30 minutes from where I've been living. I may decide to move closer to campus at some point in the future, but for now I'll be commuting.

This is in every way a better position than the one I had. Better pay, higher status, more opportunities for development, on-site access to caffeinated beverages, and a location in a newly constructed library that isn't run down or overcrowded (yet).

Job Hunt Statistics:

Time since first application submitted: 3 months
Total applications submitted: 13
Rejections, to date: 2
Telephone interviews: 3
In-person interviews: 1
Losers who never even sent a "we've received your application" notice: 4

Song of the Count

Here's the Count from Sesame Street singing a song. It's been edited in a very minor way by Neil Cicierega (of "Potter Puppet Pals" fame), with interesting results.

I won't say more, except to warn you that it's probably best not to play this at work unless you're wearing headphones.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6AXPnH0C9UA

Soggy Books, Soggy City

My poor childhood library. It's all moldy now. And Dale Earnhardt, Jr. is responsible. (I think that's who that is.)

Happy Hour Returns

It's been too long! Happy hour will convene on Thursday 6/12 at Lucky's Bar & Grill, 1421 Regent St. around 5:00pm. You've got a whole week so plan accordingly.

my first post in months!

Meow!

Camping -- anyone?

So, a few weeks ago I planted a seed for a camping trip, but only got one comment. True, I was waxing poetic and fishing, but the apathy people...come on! So, this time I'm going to provide some more details, for consideration.

What: Camping Trip
When: July/August weekend (TBD)
Where: Mill Bluff State Park (Camp Douglas, WI)(approx. 1.5 hrs northwest of Madison)
Why: Because I haven't seen my old library buddies

If anyone has a preference for dates please let me know. Thank you and have a nice day!