Quick Takes, Vol 43

Here are my Quick Takes sponsored by Jen at Conversion Diary.

1. Didn't get to see Pioneer Woman when she was in town on Tuesday. But I reflected on fame and celebrity. Now Pioneer Woman is a very minor celebrity in the broad scheme of things. But she would have been big to me. Still, I feel closer to her than she ever would to me. I read her blog and she doesn't read mine.
2. Less than a week until Thanksgiving. I really had intended to have the pictures rehung (taken down for painting in the summer). I intended to have new curtains up, or at least purchased. I intended to have the floors done, they are a mess. I intended to have this guest/office room cleaned. I intended... Well, you get the idea. I am not going to reach all of those intentions. I had better pick one and get cracking!
3. And perhaps while I'm at it, I should go over the menu and figure out exactly what I will be serving this crowd for Thanksgiving. It was last year at Thanksgiving when I posted pictures of my sister and her family and said I didn't do that kind of thing, that ABM asked why not? So I started to do that more and now I guess that is what I do. Instead of writing long winded pieces on various subjects. (Haven't given that up entirely.)
4. This week in the middle school library where I work I have had some interesting encounters. One sweet faced little sixth grade girl came asking for mature books. I asked what she meant. She said, "Ones with provocative language." I asked what she meant by that because one of my strategies is to play dumb.  Playing dumb doesn't require much acting on my part. She said, "You know, 4 letter words." Unfortunately, I was unable to help her with the mature book thing, but I did restrain myself from laughing at her and helped her to find an age appropriate book. Another girl came in asking for true stories where people died. (Wouldn't that include most of the biographies?)  And then there was the boy who wants to start a school club to remove the para-normal. Essentially, ghostbusters. Middle school is an interesting age. I pray for these kids.
5. I encouraged my library volunteer to apply to substitute because when I am out it would be convenient to have her sub for me. So this year she did. Since her daughter started college this year and she hoped to make a little bit of money, she also did some subbing at other buildings. And less than one month into subbing, she was offered a full time job as an aide. So, there goes my library sub. Oh well. I am happy for her.
6. I have a leaf mold allergy. My sinuses feel so much better after we finally have a good hard freeze. The wet, mild fall has been killing my sinuses. I hate to say this, but right now I look forward to some cold, cold weather. Blow it to us Minnesota.  I am ready!
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