I love short work weeks that end with long weekends. Since we both had the Fourth off, the Fiance and I took advantage of the (finally!) good weather and headed over to the pool. I managed to both not nap and knock out a few chapters in my book.
More summer please!
More summer please!
- For Work
- I read "Library Instruction and Academic Success: A Mixed-Methods Assessment of a Library Instruction Program." It basically says that the more library instruction students have the better. One shot classes are okay, but you need to reinforce skills each year (or semester if possible).
- I thought the article "The Value of Research in Academic Libraries" would be more interesting. It's been cited quite a bit. Basically, it said that librarians doing their own research is a very good thing, but it's hard to find the time (and, in many cases, money and support) to fit it in.
- Magazines
- Food Network, July/August 2013 - This issues was chock full of summer food and party ideas. I particular enjoyed the bits on corn, BLT creations, and potato salads. I pulled two recipes to try. Methinks I need to host a barbecue soon.
- Bridal Guide, July/August 2013 - Before I finish off the rest of my bridal magazine stack, I need to remind myself that this type of magazine is mainly pretty pictures and ads. At least this issue had some decent tips. I enjoyed the brides who shared what they would do if they got married again. I also liked the bar tips and budget mistake pieces.
- The Atlantic, July/August 2013 - Might I recommend that you just read this issue cover to cover? It was one of the best issues of The Atlantic I've read. At this time, I must spend extra words recommending the articles on junk food and obesity, the special ideas section, the piece on how long you can wait to have a baby, and, last but least, the meditation on modern masculinity.
- So far I've put a third of my current book, A Lady of Virtue, behind me. It's not great - but I'm really not in the mood for a book of this type at the moment. I just don't know what I want to replace it with.
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