10-18-13 RMB Libraries and Librarians
Dear Rita Mae Brown,
On this Friday night I took Rest
In Pieces with me as I walked through an outdoor mall, filled with
people and good lighting. The plot in this second Mrs. Murphy mystery is more
intricate than I imagined. As it unfolds near the end, I am impressed by the
tale you’ve woven. The action was fun, too. Mrs. Murphy and Tucker are quite
the team.
I find myself looking at my own cat
and dog now and asking “what did you say” or “what are you trying to tell me?”
I’ve always enjoyed communication with animals, but your books further increase
my curiosity and interest in hearing their point of view.
Earlier today, I finished Gerri Hill’s
book Artist’s
Dream. She managed to inspire compassion for her antagonist. I like
that books stretch us into seeing what we might not have seen and wondering
what we might not have wondered.
Do you recall the missing DVD case
that sent me into a tizzy? The minor fit, that the kind librarian squelched by
working her magic in the library’s system to allot more time to the finding of
the case? The case was located a few days ago and I spent the next couple of
days on the lookout for the DVD that I know I put someplace special, so it
could be found once the case was located. The two were finally re-united this week
and returned to the library.
Where was I going with this? Oh, yes,
the library, a wonderful place, where words are numerous and quiet abounds to
allow for their absorption. Have you ever noticed how much more courteous
people are at the library? How much more helpful the average librarian is compared
to say, the average department store clerk?
Is it the energy of all those who have
contributed to what is housed there, the massive volumes of books, movies, and CDs?
Is it the presence of community, where tax forms are supplied, computers are
made available, assistance for whatever you wish to research is at the ready,
there is story time for kids and often a bookstore to boot?
Is it the gallantry of the mission, to
share words, to impart wisdom, to teach of life and love?
I think the answer lay in all of the
above and I bask in the energy supplied, thankful to all for their
contribution.
Cheers to libraries and librarians, cheers
to Rita Mae Brown and Gerri Hill,
One content Loraine
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