11 things I loved about "rolling thunder revue: a bob dylan story"
Allan and I have been greatly anticipating “Rolling Thunder Revue: A Bob Dylan Story”, the new film by Martin Scorsese released this week on Netflix. When “The Last Waltz” opened…
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five rules of small-town life
1. Don’t be in a rush. Everything takes time. Everyone has time. You have time, too. You might have to wait while people finish chatting. No matter. You have time.…
what i’m reading: what i haven’t read and am not reading
Many of my co-workers keep colourful lists like this,or use Goodreads or Shelfari to track their reading.I prefer plain old text. Like most avid readers, my to-read list contains far…
new year’s un-resolutions
I don’t do New Year’s Resolutions, but I do enjoy using the revolution of our Earth around the Sun as an excuse to take stock in where I am and…
11.11: remembrance day readers’ advisory
I’ve posted 11 anti-war songs, and I’ve done Labour Day readers’ advisory, but I don’t think I’ve ever done anti-war readers’ advisory. Here are 11 great books with an anti-war…
in which i answer the burning question, what will laura binge-watch next?
In response to my help me find a new series to binge-watch post, I got tons of answers both here and on Facebook. I’m keeping the list for future reference.…
in which i contemplate the personal pros and cons of social media
I’ve been taking a break from social media, and I am feeling the positive effects. But I do miss people. But I feel better…but I miss people…but I feel better.…
in which old photos make me think things
I’ve been scanning some old photos — some of Allan and me through the years, others with my siblings at various ages — and have been posting them on Facebook.…
authors i keep wanting to read but don’t
My book list is extremely long, so long that I don’t call it a reading list or a to-read list, because I will never read even half the books on…
10 things you can do to fight trump-era nazism
Like all good people, I am horrified by recent developments in the US, and like everyone who has being attention, not surprised. I take hope from the immediate and powerful…
labour day readers’ advisory: books and movies that celebrate labour
I spoke to a customer yesterday who was visiting from Denmark. He described himself as a trade-unionist, and he came to the library, looking for me, to learn about our…
we still like lists: recipe for effective activism
What it takes to be an effective activist:1. Hopefulness2. Persistence, perseverance3. Reliability4. Enjoyment of teamwork5. Willingness to take direction from others6. Willingness to make space and time in your life…
14 thoughts on watching how i met your mother (first time through so no spoilers please!)
I was watching MASH when Netflix pulled the plug on our VPN. I found a new VPN... but now MASH is gone. One day I hope to finish the end-to-end…
10 ways you can increase member engagement in your union
#7: Hold a logo contest!Trying to increase member engagement in your union? Here are some ideas that work.1. Always make time for your members' concerns.This is number one through infinity.…
we like lists: things we learn from tv detective and murder mystery shows
If you enjoy detective shows, murder mysteries, and legal dramas, you learn a lot of things that don’t necessarily reflect reality. Here are some things you may learn from these…
we like lists: list # 20: top ten reasons we love our favourite cult show or movie
For those who want the question with no context: Do you love a cult show or movie? What movie and why? List at least 10 reasons. (I wish everyone would…
remembrance day: 11 anti-war songs for 11.11
Many artists and bands have recorded anti-war songs, and they're not always those associated with protest. Here are 11 songs that decry the deceit, corruption, and futility of war.1. What's…
we like lists: list # 19: more eponyms, subcategory edition
Eponyms everywhere! Who knew? Our most recent list of eponyms was a smash success. It gave rise to at least three subcategories, as I wrote here: – Inventor/creator/discoverer, not genericized.…
we like lists: list # 18: words that were once people
I really enjoy learning about the origins of words and expressions. (I included this in our last list.) Several words now part of ordinary vocabulary started out as proper names.…