Global Game Time

Today is International Games Day, a time to get together with family, friends, and/or complete strangers to enjoy games of all types. Whether you prefer games with cards, dice, balls, pixels, or my heart, this is the day for you. Libraries around the world, including ours, will be hosting festivities to give their community members … Continue reading →

Something to Fear on Friday the 13th

Today is the third and final Friday the 13th of 2015. If you’re the superstitious type, or even just a little stitious, this is an unlucky day through which you’d be wise to tread lightly. But why? The origins of and rationale for our fear of and on Friday the 13th are murky at best. … Continue reading →

Goodbye to a Friend

There are a lot of things I like about my job. I’m lucky enough to spend a significant chunk of time discovering, thinking about, and selecting new books and movies. I have access to a high-powered “laser.” I get to write this goofy blog. All those things are great, but without a doubt, my favorite … Continue reading →