Rocking the State Fair of TX!

Mother Goose is a HIT at the State Fair and  over the past three days I've learned that no matter how much you prepare for 'every' possible problem something you never thought of is bound to happen! But I'm happy to say I'm not too old to learn and this has been a great experience so far. The folks we have encountered at the Fair are exceptional; from the young-at-heart stopping by to relive the rhymes they once loved to the kiddos ready to be awed by Goosey the Gander puppet, the satisfaction ratings are at an all-time high. Now if I can keep Mother Goose from taking another unscripted tumble off the back of the stage again (like she did today) my world will be a happy place.

fun times at the fair

Tomorrow is the first day Dallas Public Library appears at the State Fair of Texas doing Mother Goose storytime! I would be a dead woman without Jasmine pulling this all together with me but I think it's going to be great. Let the sweat-fest begin....this would be so much more fun if the weather was cooler!

A tough week

Ever have a week when you just felt like you got nothing right? Or that there aren't enough hours in a day? Or that no matter how you explain it people just don't hear what you are saying? Or that no matter how much trust you have in someone they are bound to let you down? That pretty much describes my last 10 days here on planet DPL.

A bright light...tonight I plan to work on my 'surprise' wedding gift for Brittany and Joe since Mom keeps asking me about it; I better actually get it done!

Macy's model of service

The library is changing its service model on October 1 to what our director has dubbed the 'Macy's model' of service. It basically means no waiting at the desk for customers, all staff on the floor working with the 'product' and you tell customer's 'let me know when you need help'. WELL, I was at Macy's today to check out the Labor Day sales and I was inundated  with help the whole time I was there. SO we'll see how this will work for the library....I think Macy's has lots more people working the floor than we will have at the library. ;) Yes, I did make a few purchases but each and every one was a GREAT DEAL, nothing over $20!
My "OMG" moment of the day today: There was an older man and woman pushing a baby stroller in Macy's so of course I took a peek to see the baby and there was a DOG riding in there!

a brother's visit

Sometimes all it takes to make your week better is a nice chat with your brother! I only had him to myself for a few hours but it was better than taking a Valium. ;) First we had happy hour with my favorite peeps, laughed a bunch and then went to dinner. Not much but I came home feeling better than I had all weeks. Thanks Tom!

Sid-less

Last night I bid good-bye to Sid. It was hard but it had to be done as his emotions were beginning to deepen and mine were not. It is done and I feel like a load has been lifted off my shoulders.

I had my annual physical today and I'm officially fat! The scale does not lie! UGH--time to get back on the treadmill/elliptical/side walk whatever....I need to move-n-groove, I just wish the temperatures would go below 100 so I could be outside as that is easier for me than going to a gym.

I can't wait to go to FL next week and see my mom. I miss her and I need a mama-hug right now.

Post vacation blues

My trip to Roche Harbor, WA was terrific with time for relaxation as well as great fun with my second family. Bobby and Billie Sue's wedding was memorable and so romantic and I enjoyed just roaming around RH on my own. The sad part was I didn't long to share it anyone else. Really, there was no desire to pick up the phone and to say "I wish you were here". It just wasn't/isn't there...how sad is that?

So I was back at work for one whole day then off to DC for the ICMA grant review conference, which I was sort of dreading and it turned out to be a good experience. I got back Friday evening just in time to be at the Mayor's Summer Reading Program end party today. It was hot, but fun and we had about 400 folks turn out so it was a success. Now I'm wishing I was back in Roche Harbor instead of avoiding phone calls from someone.