Sonya Schryer Norris

Natalie

What do a triumphant band of Lesbian Separatists living on Belle Isle, a randy crew of S/M practitioners somewhere to the southeast of Lake Superior and a hopeful group of youngish anarchists have in common? They took over the UP in a story my friend Natalie and I wrote “across the pond” the year sheContinueContinue reading “Natalie”

Why librarianship is the best profession ever

Today I am framing a restaurant receipt for $72.53 so that I can hang it in my office with a sign that says: “Ask me why we’re a part of the best profession ever.” Last week I was at the Computers in Libraries 30th annual conference in Washington DC. After a long day of presenting andContinueContinue reading “Why librarianship is the best profession ever”

Sir…?: A Pick-Up Line Hubby Can Get Behind

We have company this Easter weekend and my grocery list included beer. I am not a beer drinker and I am a poor beer purchaser. I asked Hubby to be as specific as possible in this regard. He said Bell’s or Founder’s (two Michigan breweries) and a total of three six-packs: a stout, a paleContinueContinue reading “Sir…?: A Pick-Up Line Hubby Can Get Behind”

First World Problem of the Day: Decorative Throw Pillows

I have recently become enamored of decorative throw pillows. I dropped a couple hundred bucks on them at Pier One last month before I could even catch myself. They were just sooooo gooorrrrgeous with all their fancy embroidery and color-coordinated matchlessness. I have the idea that my entire living room has been transformed. Hubby hatesContinueContinue reading “First World Problem of the Day: Decorative Throw Pillows”

Auntie Sonya and Baby Max

Staff book club: Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance

This month’s “genre” was nostalgia. The goal was to choose a book you feel nostalgic about – something you read long ago and that brought out a strong emotional reaction in you – and re-read it to compare your reaction. I chose Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert M. Pirsig. I wasContinueContinue reading “Staff book club: Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance”

Gen-u-WINE Librarians

Tonight we had over for dinner three of the librarians that Hubby supervises and their partners. I thought it would be an ideal time to unveil the new wine cabinet.Dinner was a success- we had a pasta bar with a Classico red sauce with meatballs, a homemade alfredo sauce, and fresh sautéed veggies. Hubby madeContinueContinue reading “Gen-u-WINE Librarians”