Best of Times, Worst of Times, Library Edition
So, I've been a bit scarce online, the past 48 hours.
But, good news first: I love libraries and librarians. A family member is interested in shipping a computer to Africa. I told Family Member that this was not a trivial goal; I got tasked with finding out exactly what was necessary. I posted to my national law librarians' listserv, and in 24 hours had complete guides to the issue, including several recommendations for vendors, shippers, NGOs, and other individuals and entities that could assist. (Short answer: we're likely going to buy the computer in Africa, due to export restrictions on the software.)
And bad news: My law firm employer is merging with another law firm. OK, this might NOT be bad news. It might be neutral news. Or even, down the road, good news. For now, though, it's unsettling news - I'm not sure what my role is going to be in the new organization, and I haven't had a chance to meet my counterparts at the other firm.
Oh well. Complacency is boring. And August 31 (the deadline for the sequel to GUIDE) is still a loooong way away. Right?
Mindy, heading back to the so-called salt mines!
But, good news first: I love libraries and librarians. A family member is interested in shipping a computer to Africa. I told Family Member that this was not a trivial goal; I got tasked with finding out exactly what was necessary. I posted to my national law librarians' listserv, and in 24 hours had complete guides to the issue, including several recommendations for vendors, shippers, NGOs, and other individuals and entities that could assist. (Short answer: we're likely going to buy the computer in Africa, due to export restrictions on the software.)
And bad news: My law firm employer is merging with another law firm. OK, this might NOT be bad news. It might be neutral news. Or even, down the road, good news. For now, though, it's unsettling news - I'm not sure what my role is going to be in the new organization, and I haven't had a chance to meet my counterparts at the other firm.
Oh well. Complacency is boring. And August 31 (the deadline for the sequel to GUIDE) is still a loooong way away. Right?
Mindy, heading back to the so-called salt mines!
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