C'z

I just a got a hold cancellation notice from the SF Public Library. Oops. May bad. I forgot to pick up ChiRunning. Now I'll have to wait for my turn to come around again...that part sucks. There are a few other inconveniences:

• The whole catalog isn't virtual*
• You have to go to them (which, in the case of SF Public, means a BART ride)
• Some are overwhelming to just stand in, they have so much stuff!

Now, some of the good things:

• They have so.much.stuff!
• Free movie rentals!
• Language lessons!
• They price, my friends, is right.**
• It's easy to find older volumes on subjects...which is a major benefit over bookstores, both physical and online
• People watching
• Quiet

I've been to a few of the libraries around here and can tell you that I like most all of them. They are a public service that is at a crossroads (a few years into it, actually) - people use them less, so their funding is always scrutinized. So, how do we fix this? Start by using them more...it's those numbers that are the biggest keys to them getting the "big bucks". Sure Friends of the Library book purchases are good, as are donations if you can afford them, moneybags. I'm going to start working on my family to just GO.

 marm0t has inspired me!

It's not a lock, stock and barrel situation...just a move to longer (read: more thoughtful) posts than I'm naturally inclined to use Facebook for. It came up a couple of months ago when I posted a "Note" about the World Cup and kwigz commented that he'd like to see more posts like that.

Oh, and don't think I didn't notice your activity, isidorenabi ! You and your Twitter-length posts.

The cross-posting/hyping on FB and Twitter should be expected.

• 05:53 :: #fb OK, ystrdys company wants me. Please direct good vibes at Cupertino CA at noon, when I try to convince a fruit co. that I can hlp. :D #
• 07:06 @MistaKwigz that would change *real* quick. thanks, man! #
• 07:24 @kevolution Thank you, sir! Also: been wanting to get your LeBron thoughts as the only *real* Cavs fan, I know. #
• 09:47 @annemack immediate need + imminently qualified ? :) #
• 11:13 @kaottic97 thanks, man!! #

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• 09:43 :: #fb George Steinbrenner, dead at 80. The Yankee family lost two icons, this week. RIP #
• 13:25 :: #fb Interview Time! Wish me luck! #
• 15:11 @MistaKwigz thanks! hopefully i won't request that luck too many more times. tomorrow at 3pm your time directed at apple hq, please! :) #
• 15:12 @annemack tomorrow at noon! :) #
• 17:33 :: #fb I tuned in to the ASG and found an Xtina tribute concert was on. #
• 17:43 :: #fb Hall of Famer, Rod Carew! He was on the Angels when I called myself a Halo's fan - '82-'86 - The Reggie Jackson Era in So Cal. #
• 18:42 :: #fb That's my boy, Braun! #asg #mlb #

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• 04:45 @blaargh New Teenage Fanclub interview for ya. - tinyurl.com/2d7mvnw #
• 10:14 :: #fb "It's hard to sell out if nobody has bought in." - Hugh MacLeod, Cartoonist, Scot, gapingvoid.com/ #

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• 11:32 :: #fb Craziest reason to root for NED: Princess Maxima. That's my mama's name! ORANJE!!! #fifa #
• 13:22 :: #fb You can cut the tension with a knife. Extra time! ORANJE!!! #fifa #
• 14:04 :: #fb Well played, Spain. Iniesta was definitely the man of the match...even before the Cup Winner. Damn octopus!!! #fifa #
• 15:20 :: #fb Jeff Bagwell is the Astros' new hitting coach. Does this mean they'll all be squatting awkwardly while waiting on the pitch? #

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• 04:53 :: It's 4:51 in the A.M. and we're 40 minutes away from our final long run (22 miles) before the #SFMarathon. Rise and grind, friends! #run #
• 10:22 Just completed a 21.98 mi run - omg. so.tired. we did it, brooklyn/pleasanton/lathrop! rnkpr.com/a7i2hm #RunKeeper #

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• 15:52 :: #fb Cliff Lee to the Rangers. Fantasy value unchanged? ERA, WHIP up, but also W's - ow.ly/29teD #

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• 20:16 Just completed a 2.09 mi run - :: forgot to close this out, this a.m. rnkpr.com/a7g2bp #RunKeeper #

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• 05:57 @Blaargh excellent, man! i'm thinking he'll end up in miami (or wherever) with d-wade. cleveland with lebron not out of the question,barley. #
• 06:41 Just completed a 2.21 mi run with @runkeeper. Check it out! rnkpr.com/a7erps #RunKeeper #
• 06:54 @Blaargh ps - i composed that before reading espn, today. :) also, i *am* jealous of your f'lips tix...u can be jealous of my pavement show! #

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