My cat litter company informs me today is International Cat Day. Ahem, isn't that every day? :D

Posted by Jean Marie Ward on 8 Aug 2018, 15:56

Being a Victorian Librarian Was Oh-So-Dangerous | JSTOR Daily

In the late 19th century, more women were becoming librarians. Experts like Melvil Dewey predicted they would suffer ill health, strain, and breakdowns.

Posted by Jean Marie Ward on 8 Aug 2018, 16:37

A D.C. library was closed for more than two days after several live snakes were found inside

As many as four snakes were spotted slithering around the Georgetown Library.

Posted by Jean Marie Ward on 8 Aug 2018, 17:08

Writer Wednesday Spotlight: Jim McDonald

Welcome to our Writers Wednesday Spotlight! Each week we will be highlighting a different geeky writer we think you might like to check out. For this week’s spotlight, we are excited to intr…

Posted by Jean Marie Ward on 8 Aug 2018, 17:45

D.C. to L.A. flight delayed by 1,400 pounds of what pilot called paperwork

An American Airlines flight found itself literally grounded by 1,400 pounds of what the pilot termed “government documents.”

Posted by Jean Marie Ward on 8 Aug 2018, 20:45