¡Que Magnifico! Take Spanish Conversation Classes at the Library

Like many Texans, I took Spanish in high school and college. And, like most of those people, I’ve forgotten grande1 chunks of what I learned. I’ve still got a decent handle on the words for various school supplies, but unless I aim to be the world’s most boring/oddly niche Spanish conversationalist, mochila2 and boligrafo3 talk … Continue reading →

A Phone Call of Great Import and Necessity

A phone call I received recently: Me: Benbrook Library, how can I help you? Patron: I have two books checked out from your library that are due tomorrow. Me (cheerily-yet-expectantly, anticipating a renewal request): OK. Patron: I’ll bring them back tomorrow. Unless I can’t make it there tomorrow; then I’ll bring them back the next … Continue reading →