just for fun: April 2008 Archives
April is National Poetry Month! Want to know more about it? Take a look at the Poets.org FAQ for some quick answers. They also have other cool info on their homepage that you might want to take a look at. You can find poetry events by state - here is Wisconsin's page. And there's a service called Poem a Day, which will email you a new poem every day during the month of April. Today's poem is Assault to Abjury by Raymond McDaniel.
Have any poetic events planned at your library? Who is your favorite poet? Post yours in the comments.
> contributed by Beth
Sometimes we really beat ourselves up about the mistakes we make. Occasionally, it's healthy to remind yourself that someone is out there right now, making a much worse mistake...
And finally, an answer to that lifelong question. The question that has plagued librarians through the ages.... What are the best (and worst) foods to eat while reading?
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And finally, an answer to that lifelong question. The question that has plagued librarians through the ages.... What are the best (and worst) foods to eat while reading?
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- Bite-sized pasta - You eat this primly, with one hand and a fork, leaving the other hand free for the book.
- Soup - Most soups are one-hand affairs.
- Crackers, cookies, and carbs in general - But beware. Not only do they get crumbs in your pages you will also eat too much while reading.
- Hard pretzels - Bite-sized and non-messy.
- Cheese plate - Chris says this seems properly snobby for a nice read fest, good with port and a pair of slippers. Also, easy to eat. Port, Stilton, and pears, all cut beforehand into bite-size pieces, go well with a deep read in the evenings.
- Big burritos- These take concentration and skill to eat without making a mess - forget about turning the pages.
- Most sandwiches - Also two-hand affairs. If you have a book stand, though, these can still be OK.
- Complicated salads - Too much work; you're always having to look down at your plate.
- Soft pretzels - Too greasy.
- Popcorn - Also too greasy, and distractingly noisy.
