Ken has been going through his boxes and boxes (and boxes...) of books, sorting out the ones that should be thrown out, the ones he wants, and the ones that can be donated. After I bring boxes to work tomorrow, we will have donated 5 boxes to my new library system's book sale. Our bookcases (and we have a lot) are very nearly full. I unpacked most of the rest of my books and organized them, and we have about 1 shelf left--one low shelf suitable for paperbacks.
This afternoon we took 2 library books back to my old library system. I could let my own new branch send them to Annapolis, but I know from patrons' experience that interlibrary returns can go astray. Besides, it was a chance to chat with some old colleagues (Poor Ken was lost sometimes amidst the library-ese and talk of internal politics). Ken wanted to go to Hana, our favorite Japanese restaurant, and since it was library-closing time, I said, "Why don't I call Mathew and see if he wants to meet us?" He usually works Sundays at a library near Hana. We dropped in at "his" branch and yes, he was there. The poor guy was in charge and had had a rough day, so Japanese food with friends was most welcome. The three of us had a great time and utterly delicious food.
And when we got home and loaded the donation books in the car...the night was so clear we could see *stars*. We can't usually, as close to Washington DC as we are.
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