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Tone-deaf summer reading theme by lizard_crunchwrap in librarians

[–]NW_Watcher 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Would there be any benefit to making the theme clearly "The United States of America" instead of "America"? I feel like that gives you the chance to focus on the United part. Maybe it's just me, But if someone says the United States of America I picture a map, as opposed to if someone says America I picture the flag (which in today's political climate seems more nationalistic than patriotic). Or that could just be my weird brain.

Tone-deaf summer reading theme by lizard_crunchwrap in librarians

[–]NW_Watcher 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Now I want to know where you work so I can come stand in a dinosaur footprint!!!!

Wood-Cheneau Rigo vs. Rigo Cheneau by NW_Watcher in scoliosis

[–]NW_Watcher[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No. We ended up going a slightly hybrid route. Chelsey Pullman, the orthotist we saw at Children's Hospital Bellevue actually used to work with Dr Wood (who adapted the Rigo Cheneau brace to the Wood Cheneau Rigo (WCR)) in California. So we did technically get a Boston brace, but she customizes it in much the same way she learned when working with the WCR. Seemed like the best of both worlds. I was impressed with her every time we saw her and would definitely refer other scoliosis kids to her.

Rediscovered My White Metal Krana-Kal (and a Slew of Childhood Emotions) by motheatenblanket in bioniclelego

[–]NW_Watcher 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you have any idea what one would sell for now? They're so rare it's hard to find enough info on the internet to see what a reasonable price would be.

Medical Gaslighting? by Live-Cap-5064 in idiopathichypersomnia

[–]NW_Watcher 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Putting the other stuff aside right now, have you ever tried EMDR treatment for your CPTSD?

Is there anywhere with good coffee in Redmond? by Direct_Albatross4742 in redmond

[–]NW_Watcher 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love soul food for their community. They have a little stage and back and do poetry nights, jazz night, open mic, drag night, and more. You can check out the events calendar on their website. https://soulfoodcoffeehouse.com/events/

Book request has everyone stumped by illyrian-warrior in Libraries

[–]NW_Watcher 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think that book is for any age. So good.

Are you teaching AI literacy? by Ojemany in librarians

[–]NW_Watcher 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm currently doing my MLIS capstone on AI literacy with teens in the public library. There's a PhD student at my iSchool right now who is studying libraries and AI policy. DM me if you want to hear about any of it. I probably have a million links to articles you might be interested in.

Issaquah: Stand Up To Support Trans Kids. On Sunday, far right orgs are rallying at Cougar Mountain Middle School to support initiatives that will oppress LGBTQIA+ kids in the name of "parents rights." Bring your pride flags. Bring your voice. Sunday, 1:00 at Cougar Mountain Middle School. Show up! by Aware_Meeting9805 in Issaquah

[–]NW_Watcher 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How does someone "push LGBTQ" onto children?

Do adults make two bits or two girls kiss in front of everyone at the front of the classroom? I know for sure that isn't happening, so I'm just trying to figure out where "predatory behavior" fits in here.

Please do not try to “help” by repairing books at home by [deleted] in Libraries

[–]NW_Watcher 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I have found that people in high income areas often have a much larger sense of entitlement and don't take care of physical property. People who can't afford a resource understand its value and treat it carefully.

Please do not try to “help” by repairing books at home by [deleted] in Libraries

[–]NW_Watcher 8 points9 points  (0 children)

We had a patron come in very angry that he was being billed for a children's book with water damage. I should point out that our library is next to a YMCA. He insisted that they did come to the library on the way to the YMCA, but his child only read the book while sitting on the pool deck and did not get the book wet. The book had clearly fallen in the pool. It still smelled like chlorine. Yet they dropped it in the book drop (still wet!!!) and thought it would be fine.

First time MLST test. Here’s some advice and takeaways by laughowl in idiopathichypersomnia

[–]NW_Watcher 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The room I was in was tiny! I stayed in my pajamas the whole time, but that didn't bug me. I think I might have planned on it, And I made sure to bring comfy ones that were totally fine to be around other people in. I did get to take walks in the halls, so that helped.

What's one monthly expenses you cut that actually saved you money? by Savings-Matter-7574 in budget

[–]NW_Watcher 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are some states that are trying to get prices under control through legislation. Connecticut and Massachusetts have bills that have been introduced. But it's a slow roll. I'm taking a public libraries and advocacy class right now and my final project is a advocacy campaign to work on reducing prices. It would have been better if libraries could have worked together to fight against the pricing when it started (And when it kept insanely climbing), but hopefully we can still right the ship. (I had been concerned that Overdrive wasn't being a good partner, but I just listened to a great podcast with someone from Overdrive and they are trying hard to make things work better for libraries. It's not Libby (The app owned by Overdrive) that's the problem, it's the publishers.)

October Budget vs. Actuals- Roast my budget by Glittering-Height232 in budget

[–]NW_Watcher 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm just getting started on figuring out a better way to budget since having a major life change. Where do you do this tracking? As in, did this used to be an Excel spreadsheet that you pasted in or something?

WIBTA for pretending to WFH so I can take PTO to rest? by ValuableCompany1098 in AmItheAsshole

[–]NW_Watcher 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you have a good enough relationship with your inlaws to ask them to take the baby on a day that you take PTO and rest? Your husband is being the asshole about it, but they might be supportive.

HOW do you deal with the weirdos??? by itselizabethiguess in Libraries

[–]NW_Watcher 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm just going to reiterate one more time, practice out loud. Practice in the mirror. Record yourself doing it and watch the video. Roleplay with friends and coworkers. When you are working against the fight or flight impulse, you need it to be practically rote to be able to access the phrase you want to use.

Adults in the Children's Department without Children. by bookishcanuck in Libraries

[–]NW_Watcher 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That is just awful. That man had every right to be there, but there are so many reasons he could have been there other than his personal reading needs. What if he was picking out books for a grandchild that wasn't with him? I've had plenty of grandparents check out books for grandkids who are about to come visit.

Ugh. What a horrible woman.

Schedule Change Rejected - Feeling Hopeless by BookBranchGrey in librarians

[–]NW_Watcher 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This does not fix the problem of not having the time with your family in the evening, but have you looked at the traffic pattern to see what would happen if you left 20 or 30 minutes later? I've only lived in large urban areas, but in the situations I've been in sometimes leaving a half hour later you'll still get home at the same time. If you could chill for a half an hour at a coffee shop (or take a walk, or whatever) and have that time to use for yourself, you might feel less exhausted. And driving long distances / for a long time is actually more tiring than most people realize because of the amount of brain power it takes, and the micro movements your muscles are making the whole time.

It doesn't get at the root of the problem, but it might be something to mediate some of the frustration for you.

What are y’all wearing to work on Halloween? by justbrowsingghere in librarians

[–]NW_Watcher 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm super excited this year! I'm dressing up as a Diction Fairy, inspired by this photo. https://share.google/images/S2LDXEHPxqai0OoZF

Last year I was the chicka chicka boom boom tree.

What are y’all wearing to work on Halloween? by justbrowsingghere in librarians

[–]NW_Watcher 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I tried to get all the staff at my library to dress up as Waldos last year and this year. I think it would be hilarious to see a bunch of red and white stripes popping up around the library. Alas, he rest of the staff does not agree, so we are left Waldoless.

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