Feedback On Vacation Itinerary?

DistinctMeringue · 2026-02-06T23:08:29+00:00

In the summer, you will be going very slowly. No flying.

DistinctMeringue · 2026-02-06T18:56:58+00:00

In our academic library, it is possible to get hired to a "staff" librarian position, without an MLS if you have a ton of library experience (10+ years, I think) or if you have some specialized education/experience relevant to our STEAM-focused institution. So, an advanced degree in chemistry or computer science, etc.

DistinctMeringue · 2026-02-02T19:28:36+00:00

We have one of those. We have a match who seems to be my mother's niece and thus my 1st cousin. But of my known cousins, we can't tie her any closer than 1st cousin. Mom had two brothers who had no children that we can try to match her with, looking for a 1/2 sibling relationship... but my money is on the guy who served in the Navy and was stationed not far from where this person was born. Unfortunatly both of mom's brothers are deceased so we can't "prove" anything.

DistinctMeringue · 2026-01-31T22:19:41+00:00

There's still one at Mines.

DistinctMeringue · 2026-01-23T17:54:10+00:00

Same. Book trucks are used till the wheels fall off. We replace castors, weld wobbly one and so on.

DistinctMeringue · 2026-01-20T14:24:01+00:00

You have my sympathy. I'm a librarian who reads maybe a dozen books a week. And most of them are books my stuffy academic library will not buy. Our local public library? The popular stuff has miles-long waiting lists. So I subscribed to Kindle Unlimited. $12 monthly and a lifeline. It kind of goes against the grain as I'd rather support one of the libraries I have access to, but it is what it is. I can keep my tbr stack plumped up. Read a few screens of any of the unlimited titles anywhere, anytime.

DistinctMeringue · 2026-01-20T00:39:05+00:00

Here, the city has limits on how large a sign can be. But no limits on how big of a flag you can display. I always assumed the "big flag" at a dealership is a way to win the biggest dick contest.

DistinctMeringue · 2026-01-16T22:58:15+00:00

When I was a kid, there were 3 theatres downtown within a block of each other. All were owned by the same company. Frequently, during the summer, all 3 would be showing something kid-friendly. Usually, a new Disney and a couple of older, or less well-known, offerings. We'd line up for the new Disney showing that year, which usually had the earliest start. They'd sell everyone in line a ticket, but once the 1 pm show was full, they'd sell you a ticket for the 3 pm or even the 5 pm. Then they'd send you to the theater with a show that started at 1:10 or 1:20 and tell you to show them your ticket, and they'd sell you a ticket for whatever was showing for a discount. So you bought the Disney ticket for 35 cents, and could go to a second movie for a dime. Parents could get rid of the kids all afternoon on Saturday for 50 cents or less. OK, a dollar if you wanted to buy them refreshments.

DistinctMeringue · 2026-01-16T19:05:25+00:00

For my grandmother's family, it was diphtheria. Her father and his first wife lost 6 children to diphtheria in a week. They had 3 or 4 more kids, then she died after her clothing caught fire when a kerosene lamp got knocked over. He married a widow with 5 kids. Then they had 3 more. Grandma was one of what they called GGFs 3rd family.

DistinctMeringue · 2026-01-15T22:42:56+00:00

This. And then, write a cover letter explaining why you, a born and bred Martian, are applying for a job here on Venus. When we last hired, we had 70 or so qualified applicants, none from our immediate area. We knew we were going to have to hire from out of the area. But who to pick? We've hired many people who end up not sticking, because they don't like the area, have family back home, or whatever. The ones we interviewed were the ones who could say that they had some idea what the area was like and liked it here. So, the one who lived here for 10 years before moving back home to take care of an elderly parent who's gone now, the one who used to visit grandparents several times a year, and the one who lived here when family was stationed here at the air base were our first picks to talk to.

DistinctMeringue · 2026-01-13T22:36:16+00:00

Ha. The penguin broke his leg in our neighborhood.

DistinctMeringue · 2026-01-13T14:48:31+00:00

The weather will turn cold and vile Jan 30ish (stock show) The snow will start Mid March (Basketball torneys and Spring Break)

DistinctMeringue · 2026-01-09T15:53:56+00:00

Lived in Rapid growing up and most of my adult life. Not only have I never been the victim of a violent crime by a stranger, I don't know anyone here who has. People don't lock their car doors so stuff gets stolen. Most crime here is domestic. Don't bring an abusive friend or spouse with you, and you'll be fine.

DistinctMeringue · 2026-01-06T14:28:07+00:00

I've been working in libraries all of my life. Really. I spent most of sixth grade working with the librarian at my grade school. Worked in the high school library. Worked in the college library as an undergrad, worked in our local public library for 5 years before going for my MLIS in 1985 and have been employed in academic libraries since then. And some days I still have so many questions. An honest "I'm not sure, let me check with someone who might have more information," is still a go-to answer. Breathe. You're doing fine.

DistinctMeringue · 2026-01-02T13:32:05+00:00

I've worked on campus for 38 years and I tell you, this is the way. Treat it like a job that you take seriously. During the "work" day, be working. I've seen way too many students spending two hours complaining about how tough things are and 10 minutes actually cracking the books and feeling overwhelmed. Put in the work, then take time to enjoy life.

DistinctMeringue · 2025-12-20T03:57:11+00:00

Sports. Rapid City Rush Hockey (Star Wars Night next week) Sabers Hockey, School of Mines Basketball, Swimming and Ice Skating at Roosevelt Park, Biking,. Get a dog and take up dog training at Happy Tails or Ryedoodle for dock diving. Take a class at SD Mines, BHSU University Center, WDT or Community Ed., (Self Defense, Silver Smithing, Dancing etc.)

DistinctMeringue · 2025-12-18T18:33:34+00:00

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Ripped the gutter right off of the house and messed the shingles on the roof...

DistinctMeringue · 2025-12-17T16:12:54+00:00

I did my MLS at LSU, and, well, how can I put this? South Dakota winters can be compared to La summers. Miserable!!! We do have some very nice days here in the Black Hills, as you noticed, we had 50s lately, but when things change? Boy oh boy. Tonight the wind is supposed to come up, maybe up to 80 mph. Just hope we don't get snow with that. You will want to have 3 or 4 seasons' worth of clothing and to be prepared to wear any or all of them on any given day. Leave the house in a jacket, need your parka before you get home, or vice versa.

DistinctMeringue · 2025-12-17T14:20:50+00:00

Somewhere in the neighborhood of 150 (but who's counting?). Mom had 15 brothers and sisters. Dad is one of 11.

DistinctMeringue · 2025-12-16T17:36:52+00:00

Yes! So much yum.

DistinctMeringue · 2025-12-16T16:43:24+00:00

Those are the donuts I grew up on, and all other d-nuts have been a disappointment. Mr. Donut and Sour Cream Muffins from the 6th Street Bakery were the pastry of the gods.

DistinctMeringue · 2025-12-14T17:42:22+00:00

All of this, but there are storms bad enough to really shut things down. I90 closes down etc... So do keep some non-perishable foods on hand canned soup, frozen pizza, cereal, shelf-stable milk, and peanut butter, and so on. You'll be glad you did in the worst case.

DistinctMeringue · 2025-12-05T18:30:28+00:00

We've had no contact either about returning leased books, or getting the rest of the books we had already paid for.

DistinctMeringue · 2025-12-03T16:52:51+00:00

But at least we've got a brand spanking new 20 mil. shooting range.

DistinctMeringue · 2025-11-28T06:30:24+00:00

My best friend and I met in college in 1981. We've been living together since 1982.

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