My first blog mentioned my intention to have regular things planned for each day, and after a week of very un-planned activity today was a normal day. A Work Day. Off to the high school library. to pick up where I left off two weeks ago. I enjoy my little corner of the world there as high school librarian, where I am always learning more, yet always wishing I knew more about how to do my job well. I recently had a conversation about teenagers and whether or not they would ever read certain things I have purchased unless a teacher requires it or at least refers to it in class. I have adapted a saying for just such a conversation. We all know the phrase "you can lead a horse to water, but you cannot make him drink." I see myself as the one who makes sure the water is there, ready for thirsty horses, stubborn horses, or no horses at all.

That last sentence also contained the sum total of my knowledge of horses. Now my curiosity is poking at me and making me wonder if you really can lead a horse to water but not make him drink. Why not? What if it is a female horse? Are they more appreciative of the efforts made to keep them well hydrated? I have never heard anyone say "you can lead a horse to water but you cannot make her drink." It is something to think about.

Tomorrow is Take Over Church Day. I need to give that a kinder, gentler name. Catalog Books Day. In a window-less study while my walnut tree project is begging me to come out and play! Yes, I am still really enjoying the clean-up of our fallen friend. I am almost finished with the brushy stuff and the smaller pieces, and I have considered it quite a privilege to play among the upper branches of such a large tree. Soon I will have that part of my yard back and will put out a call for help to some big boys with big toys to move the heavy chunks of wood.

I added photos to earlier blogs, since I know how to do this now! Next I will figure how to post this in the bulletin as promised with a direct link for those without Facebook. Early reports are coming in from Okinawa that Sam and Dorinda are OK in their little bunker of a house. Check his Facebook for updates, and I will include what I know about their typhoon experience on here tomorrow. So many of our photos show the walnut tree in the background. I found a good one to share today.