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Endings and Beginnings

I’ll begin with the “important” news first. A couple of weekends ago now, I and my family went to Boston so that I could march in my third commencement ceremony. Yes, I officially in every way am now a Master of Library Science. Of course, I’m still looking for that first professional job but it’s a beginning. Some may be surprised to learn that I’m taking this “fresh start” thing to the extreme: I’ve applied for, among other places, an Academic Librarian Residency at the University of Minnesota. I know some of you are thinking that’s a long way to go, far from anyone I know but, really, no one comes down to Connecticut to visit anyway. In fact, most don’t even e-mail so it probably won’t be that different. Now for the fun stuff. Revenge of the Sith was an exhilarating experience. It’s kind of sad that now Star Trek and Star Wars (proposed TV series non-withstanding) are now done. My parents and I went to see and and ended up in the IMAX theater. (Sure, the movie wasn’t in IMAX form

And Here I was Thinking that I Wouldn't be a Woman

I am: Octavia E. Butler A voice truly unique in all of literature. Which science fiction writer are you?

Another Quiz

I think this one is more accurate than the last. Your Deadly Sins Sloth : 80% Lust : 60% Pride : 60% Envy : 40% Gluttony : 40% Greed : 40% Wrath : 20% Chance You'll Go to Hell : 49% You will die while sleeping - and no one will notice. How Sinful Are You?

Don't Mess With Texas

American Cities That Best Fit You: 60% Austin 60% Denver 50% Las Vegas > 50% New York City 50% Philadelphia Which American Cities Best Fit You? Denver wouldn't work because I dislike mountains and, really, Austin wouldn't work because I don't support the current administration.