Librarians, Librarioes, and Guybrarians

I just found out that one of my favorite librarians retired from Assumption College. And it got me thinking about all the other librarians that have inspired me in one way or another over my young lifetime. So I'd like to take a moment to thank them:

Larry Spongeberg-the aforementioned librarian. He always knew when you felt lost or stressed and had just the right cheesy joke to get you laughing again. Congrats, Larry and thanks for the smiles.

First Lady Laura Bush-the classiest librarian ever.

Bonnie O'Brien-for giving me my first, second, third and fourth library jobs, and being a damn fun lady to hang out with.

George Brown-for supporting me through all my crazy programming ideas, and for being one of the most interesting and smartest people I know.

Maureen Ambrosino-for showing me that there was more to librarianship than checking out books and answering questions.

Debbie Alger- for reminding me not to take myself too seriously. There's still fun to be had!

Sharon Terry- for accompanying me on all my crazy adventures--and never being embarrassed by me. And for trusting me when I say those are librarian shoes.

"Uncle" Tony Stankus-the greatest Science Librarian EVER! He's too cool for this profession.

Thanks to everyone who has inspired me along the way. I must have hit my quarter life crisis or something. This is sounding like a speech or something!

Gigs is taking a few days off, and to quote George Brown, "As the German grape stompers say, 'Our feet are stained!'

People get off the damn phone!

I usually don't get into anything heavy in my blog, but let this be the one exception. With news coming out that the engineer of the train that crashed last week in LA may have been texting while working, led to the death of 25 people. Everywhere I go, people are running red lights, not paying attention, and driving recklessly with a phone attached firmly to their ear.

And I'm not talking about teens; I'm talking about everyone! And those little bluetooth headsets look dorky but if it helps keeps your eyes on the road and you hands on the wheel, use them!

I readily admit that I cannot drive and talk on the phone, but it seems that others think they can. I don't wanna die (and I am sure those who lost their lives in the train crash would agree) b/c you couldn't unplug.

You may live in the 90201 but you're still a zero!

It's 8:12 PM on Tuesday night, and I have a stack of wonderful books next to my couch. But what am I doing? Watching 90210-2.0 Is it good? No. It's stupid. But damn is it worth it to hear Jessica Walter belt out "Mama Who Bore Me."

So really why have I spent all afternoon in front of the tv?
Because I have discovered Mad Men. And right now, no book that I am reading can compare to the stories this drama tells. Wow...it is wonderful. Almost makes me go out and sign up for cable so I can get AMC. But right now, I will have to settle on the DVDs. This show is visually stunning, and set in a world which I really don't think ever existed--at least I hope it never did. All that drinking, smoking, and sex is amazingly compelling stuff, but how did people get any work done?

But the cast. Wow. Perhaps the best ensemble I've seen in a very long time. Vincent Kartheiser (remember him as Connor on Angel?) is so good as Pete, a cad who I find myself actually caring about. He's trying to play with the big boys, but can't quite pull it off. And January Jones as Mrs. Draper gives new meaning to the term housewife. The scene where she's shooting at her neighbor's pigeons--classic.

Total side note: Gossip Girl--the character--is totally hawking Nick and Nora's Infinite Playlist. Mad Men would be proud of that cross promotion.

I'm sorry that the first season of Mad Men is only 13 eps. Season 2 might just become my new iTunes must have.

I was wrong...and I admit it.

I'd like to print a retraction to a comment I made last week. In reference to the almost meeting Josh Jackson, I said I was dragged to Spooky World by my college roommate. I was in fact not dragged but bounced through the front gates like a 12 year old at a Jonas Brothers concert. Chappy, my roommate, was kind enough to remind me of that this weekend. I apologize to Chappy and others for the erroneous statement I made. I guess I remember myself as cooler than I was. Then again, I think it was cool that we went to support Josh!

FRIIINNNNGGGEEEE!

Josh Jackson returns for our weekly viewing pleasure! Tonight at 8!



And what a fine actor he is. I mean, to have put up with some of those baaad storylines on Dawson's Creek, and STILL make the audience love him, I mean, well...I LOVE YOU PACEY!...ahem. sorry bout that.

OK so we all know that J.J. Abrams' new show Fringe premires tonight oon Fox, and as if you could not have guessed, it stars former Skulls (did you see that movie? You should) actor Josh Jackson. Do you think JJ has over stayed his tv welcome (Lost, Felicity, Alias)? Should he concentrate on movies (Mission IMpossible 3)?

Hey did I ever tell you I was supposted to meet Josh? It's true!
He was going to come to Spooky World (remember that?) but had to cancel at the last moment. So Kerr Smith from Dawson's Creek came. He was cool. It should be noted that Gigs was dragged there by her college roommate and would never have done something so lame as to go on her own. I prefer my celebrity encounters to be of the random kind...in an elevator, at the Magic Kingdom, while looking for a lost water bottle.

"Oh dear lord, can someone please help me?"

Gossip Girls premier--yes I watched and it was totally awesome! Is anyone else sick of Serena and Dan? I loved the Chuck and Blair storyline, tho! I love that Mother Chucker, to paraphrase Blair.

90210- please, like Gigs would waste any more time on frivolous teen dramas. Yeah right. ARGH! ok ok yes i watched all 2 hours of it yesterday. What a train wreck. I think they stole some plot points from Saved By the Bell. Having not been a fan of the original, I had no idea what was going on with the adults' storylines.

Tonight brings us a new Bones. I love this show! I actually think I like David B. better as Seeley Booth than Angel.

Let's see...OMB so you MUST check out Gigs fav, Brad Meltzer's new book, The Book of Lies. Just LOOK at this trailer:



Yes that's more of Gigs fav writers Joss Whedon., Brian K. Vaughn, and Damon Lindelof. There is just NO WAY I can wait for my name to come to the top of the hold list at the library. Must Buy!!!