What happens in Vintage Vegas benefits the Howard County Public Library System – sounds like a win to me! Thank you to everyone who made this year’s Evening in the Stacks: Vintage Vegas such an enormous success! I’m a big fan of any literary gala that…
An Open Letter to Dave Barry
Dear Mr. Barry, Where to begin? I suppose the most logical place is this: I swear I am not making this up. I’ve been a fan of yours since I lived in Miami in the 90s. Your ability to sum up the absurdity that is South…
Evening in the Stacks: Sparkle and Spurs
I walk in the doors and inhale, smelling the slightly sweet, dusty scent of old paper. I walk straight to my favorite section and stop in front of a particular shelf, pull down a book and smile at the soft crackle of the plastic-cased cover as…
This Celebrity Bartender
I’ve been invited to serve as a celebrity bartender for this year’s Evening in the Stacks, which benefits the Howard County Library System. Before I forget to mention it, the event is on Saturday, February 25th from 7:30 – 11:30 pm at the brand new Miller…
Book Review: The Future of Nonprofits
Book Review: The Future of Nonprofits: Innovate and Thrive in the Digital Age by David J. Neff and Randal C. Moss When I was asked to review The Future of Nonprofits, I’ll admit that I was a little reluctant. I typically prefer to read and review…
Towel Day or Wear the Lilac?
Okay, I’ll admit it. I am an avid reader and fan of fantasy and science fiction. This is what makes May 25th such a challenge: celebrate Towel Day or Wear the Lilac? Towel Day Towel Day first began in 2001, two weeks following the death of…
Well Worth Watching
Recently I stumbled upon two videos well worth watching. They’re part of the TED series called “Best of the Web”, which collects insightful, inspiring and engaging talks not specifically given as part of any TED event. They also happen to come from two of my favorite…