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Month: September 2018

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by AMO
Posted on September 25, 2018

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Everything is upside down. I went in to work today for a bit, mostly to gather some documents and materials so I can work from home. I cleaned out the fridge and made sure I had everything, not sure how long we will be closed. We still have books, but a library is nothing without people. I mean, that’s the whole point - people. I had a big moment of sadness today, thinking about our patrons. Our quiet Teen Center. Our dark Cafe. Unused computers, books. We are a busy building and seeing this, feeling this - it’s a fucking shame. ✨on the bright side, the building is clean and sanitized and will be ready to go - whenever that might be. Stay safe, friends.

I needed a phone stand. One that I could use while charging. James built this and it’s perfect. 😁 #lego #homesweethome

Memories. Perspective. Three years ago today. After the chemo, during radiation and immunotherapy. I was home for 18 months fighting breast cancer. I was in a risk group then, not sure if I still am. I’m grateful I’m alive, though, grateful to be on the other side of worst challenge of my life. My kids are healthy and strong, and we are together, and I’m glad we’ve all been able to pause a bit. Let’s make the most of the time we’ve got. 😘

Monday. I was at the library today for a while and I’m grateful for the paycheck while we are closed. There is some work to be done, but so much uncertainty about the future. 😕✨✨✨I came home to a request from a friend to pull some cards and do a reading. I think we are all looking for clarity right now. I don’t know if I can help anyone as a librarian, but I do know I can help my friend, and somehow this seems like the more important work. Tomorrow is a new moon. My cards are ready. #writer #reader #tarot #woowoostuff #storytelling #energy #theforce #love #chocolatecoveredalmonds #yum

Getting the last fruit off of Lemmy. More time on the tree means some big ass lemons. This one here weighed almost a pound! (14.4 oz. according to the kitchen scale). Maybe we don’t juice them and instead keep them on hand for defense, just in case. Remember the medieval trebuchet? That’s what I’m thinking. You could knock someone out with one of these lemons flung as a projectile off a catapult....Actually, Nevermind. I should sit down and write for a bit while my imagination is running wild. Happy Sunday, y’all. Everything is fine and I’m not restless.

Shaggy puppy, a couple of lone pinkies in the wildflowers, and mandarin blossoms that smell like heaven. The blue sky and fresh warm air is such a gift. I put on shorts and flip flops today and sat in the sun. Peace and love to you. Beauty is everywhere. #arizona

Quick announcement! Happy Friday! #writer #writing #memoir #truestory #nonfiction #losangeles #sunsetstrip #motleycrue #megadeth #metallica #metalbladerecords #librarian #readmorebooks #stayhealthy @instadude74

Reporting for duty! It was weird driving in today, everything felt so normal. Even a bit of traffic, although I don’t live far. Although the library is closed to the public, staff are coming in, in staggered shifts and also working from home. Custodial is here doing an amazing job at deep cleaning and sanitizing. Programs are cancelled for a couple of months, which gives us plenty of time to get organized and plan for the future. I think the hardest part about my daily job is what is called “task switching”, by which you are constantly interrupted and your brain has to pivot. About 40% of our normal routine is covering public service points, the other time is off desk. You get an hour or two here and there, between meetings and programs. That off desk time is often spent troubleshooting for others, helping coworkers, saying hello to everyone who walks in the room because open cubicles and my cube is right there at the door. Honestly, task switching leaves me fried and mentally worn out. But today, I’m alone so far and only expect one other person. I’ma turn on some tunes and dig into some focus time and enjoy it although it’s definitely not normal. It feels good to be in my cube, though. My little home away from home. This feels normal. Have a good day, everyone.

Raining in the desert. It’s cold and it smells so good!

Writing Wednesday. My top 5 favorite pens. The Uniball Air Micro is my current obsession. My God I love this pen and everything I write with it. I only have 10 of them and I’m fighting the urge to drop more in an Amazon cart, but it’s silly and irrational, I know. During these strange times, might I suggest documenting your thoughts, feelings, current events by hand, in your own handwriting? Future historians will thank you. #writing #writingcommunity #history #therapy #truestory #nonfiction #pens #paper #analog #oldschool #document #journaling #mentalhealth

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