Snow and cold

Looking out the window today, the library parking lot looks like a skating pond, shiney and gray with a touch of overcast skies. It's just December, and with the steady cold and snow, it's hard to count my blessings. But a Christmas card from an old friend made me smile. He was filled with good cheer and listening to holiday music. He sent the challenge: Close your eyes and recapture you best holiday memories. That made me laugh because I already have some good memories from this year, and I look forward to more.

December is not just about snow and cold. It is the end of the year, and so much has
happened this year. The library has had two outstanding community read events. A stunning piece of artwork was added to the property. The work of the remodel is over and job routines are feeling like routines again. We are busier than ever with the number of new people in town, and we can actually help them learn about their new community and state. We help them stay in contact with the family they left behind, and we provide recreational and educational materials for their leisure and family time.

There are not a lot of jobs as satisfying as a librarian's. And right now, right this minute, I like the view from my window.