remember ribs guy???

Well, today he came back to the library with a whole pizza. I thought that perhaps by saying, "you aren't planning on eating lunch in here are you?' we could avoid him eating more greasy food in the library. I was especially hopeful when he responded, "no, I don't think so." However, my dreams were dashed as I looked over at him, stuffing his mouth full of pizza. The fact that he was eating pizza from my favorite local pizza place Pizza Girls, didn't make me feel any better about the situation. I walked over to him and before I said anything he spoke to me asking, "what did I ever do to you? I eat in here all the time and you're the only one who ever talks to me." I was a bit shocked but responded quickly with the truth. "It isn't about you sir, I would walk up to anyone who was eating pizza or ribs in the library and kindly ask them to to eat outside."
"Well I don't know what I ever did to you, but everyone else lets me eat," he retorted.
"Really sir, like I said before, it isn't you. We just have a no food policy and you bring entire meals into the library. I would say the same thing to anyone else." I responded again.
"Fine," he said.
On the bright side he proceeded to eat his pizza outside at the picnic that are available for that very purpose.
Now he and his children are back in the library playing on the computers, with puzzles, and looking at books. They are full and happy. I am just happy.

"Gratitude is a Force"

I read a lot of children's literature blogs to keep up with reviews, best practices, and just because they're fun. Today I read about an artist named Gabriela Böhm. I like the title of her painting. You can find her blog here.

Seriously?

So last Thursday we had the holiday tree lighting outside of the library. The city makes it into quite the event with a parade, music, and all sorts of vendors. Some even serve food. And here lies the problem. I had to ask a man to eat his ribs, yeah that's right a full plate of BBQ covered RIBS, outside of the library. He acted like he was completely normal. Like next week he might bring a full family style dinner and it wouldn't be a problem. "what," he said. "I'm eating at the table and not in the carpet." Right, that makes it ok to eat your greasy ribs in the children's area. Also, for real?!?! Kids don't wash thier hands. I wouldn't eat a meal with my fingers on one of the children's tables. Anyhow, that's all.