An Introduction

Here is a short piece I wrote for my Useable Library Class as an introduction of myself to my classmates. I think it captures my essence.

I am a mother of two and grandmother of four. Grandchildren are the frosting on the cake of life. I work for the City of Seattle as a finance analyst and have had no previous library work experience. This is a mid-life (well, just past mid-life, anyway) career change for me. I have always wanted to become a children’s librarian, so pass the word – it’s never too late!

I love reading, walking in the woods and down the beach. I love to bake bread and I’m still looking for the ultimate cinnamon bun recipe. I love to knit (Granny’s Zen Zone) and shopping in yarn and quilt shops. I have a fascination with “Ice Road Truckers”, “Ax Men” on the History Channel, and Masterpiece Theater on PBS.

What I have learned so far in this life: Don’t worry about the small stuff or about things you don’t have any control over; laughter is good exercise and good for the soul; everything in moderation (with the exception of ice cream); a glass of red wine every night; and understanding it’s a privilege to grow old.