Monday, February 25, 2008

Support your local library


Today was, again, pretty much the standard Monday. John went with me to the Y -and spent his time walking in the warmer therapy pool. I'm glad we found some exercise he could do that was both beneficial and not too stressful. It does take some time to get "back".

Lots of wash got done, and then we were off to bridge. John should've worn his sling to prevent excessive motion, but he did pretty well. The cards were mediocre, but it's always fun. That's one of the things about bridge - there's always hope that the cards will be better the next time.

Our library is starting to be getting some write-ups and letters-to-the-editors in the paper. It surely does need the criticism. The branches are now open only four days a week, and the buying of news books has all but stopped. Our library is a city/county facility, and receives support from both entities - at least that's the plan. The city commission has authorized a sum of money to help with the library's deficit, but it's to be paid only when the county commission matches it. And, although the County Mayor says he supports the matching money, he can't do anything unless at least one of the county commissioners champions the cause. And that hasn't happened. In fact, I've heard that none of the county commissioners even has a library card. I do folks keep talking it up, and talking to their commissioners - trying to get some additional funds for this municipal necessity.

The Lady Mocs beat Georgia Southern to put them solidly in first place in the Southern Conference. They're ahead by two games, with only one more to play. That'll be Thursday night, against Western Carolina, here at home.


Today's photo is of spring snow at Wolf Creek Pass, CO. It's still winter here, too. A front is coming through and I'm really creaky today. They're even talking about some snow on Tuesday or Wednesday. I'll believe that when I see it.

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