Primary Day
As the saying goes, all politics are local. Yesterday was Primary Day in New York. I’m pleased with the results of the primary for mayor and city council. I’ve felt funny these last few months as the...
View ArticleSaturday dilema
There had been quiet rumors for a couple of weeks. Then, last Saturday we got the word: the mayor ordered that all the branch libraries remain open on Saturdays through June. While patrons have openly...
View ArticleI’m feeling stimulated
First I thought it was a mistake. Then I read the attached memo. Apparently, due to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, the government is taking $18.03 less out of my paycheck. The...
View ArticleWinner!
The neighborhood branch of the public library where I work, Arnett Branch Library, was named Public Library of the Year 2015 by the Rochester Regional Library Council. what makes the Arnett Branch...
View ArticleThe hits just keep on comin’!
When I got home tonight, there’s a letter from the Office of the Mayor. Huh? The letter inside reads,Dear Bruce: It is my distinct pleasure to share that you have been selected as the recipient of the...
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