My Favorite Quote

"It's nice to be important, but it's more important to be nice."

Next stop-tv producer!!!

Ok, I admit I was kidding when I posted that last thing about Fringe producers wanting me so desperately, they sent out audition notices, but after this past week, I am convinced that Hollywood is not only reading my blog, but taking my suggestions seriously!!!

Case in point:
On last Monday night's Chuck, all the hoopla was about Nicole's Ritchie's guest appearance, which was all well and good. But the previews didn't mention that one Ben Savage was playing her husband!! Remember what I said last year? And ratings were up. Ha! It was a pretty good ep too. We learn a bit about Sarah's past, which to be honest, was needed, as the show's premise was getting a tad old. Who am I kidding? Did you see the girlfight set to Prodigy? Hawt! And of course Casey as a DJ. Awesome!

Fringe producers are looking for ME!

According to Michael Ausiello over at EW.com:

"the show is casting two people from his past -- one, a knockout thirtysomething female who'll warn him that folks are after him..."

OMB! It's like they knew if they waited a week, I would fit that age description! The knockout thing, well I've had that in the bag for YEARS!

Insomnia October

'Tis the season for not getting any sleep. Between the Sox, the debates, and regular ol' tv, you really have to plan to take naps during the day. Gigs is so tired! She plans on taking a nap when she gets home today. But it will all be worth it when the Sox win, the votes are cast, and Jack Bauer comes back. So, what's been keeping you up at night? A new show? A great book? Your snoring partner?

Well, that was redeeming.

And I can't wait to find out where this storyline goes! Go on, read the recap, esp the second to last sentence.

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.