So...Michael and I were at a friend's wedding this weekend. Interesting how the (seemingly) American tendency to micromanage one's life can extend even to celebrations. This is the second wedding we've attended down here, and both times, the couple has hired a DJ/MC to "manage" the wedding reception. So instead of being able to just relax, hang out, and dance, you have to deal with all these mandatory games (hokey pokey, chicken dance, kick lines to New York, New York, line dance lessons), exhortations for everyone to "get up on the dance floor now--this is for good luck for the bride and groom!!!!!", and so forth. Not that we didn't have a good time, and not that the notable absence of hours of speeches is not greatly appreciated, but it feels a little weird to be shepherded through a party rather than just allowing it to happen!

What else is going on otherwise...I have, whether foolishly or not, said I would dance a solo at December's Bellydance Performance Party. I feel okay about it right now, but I'm sure I'll feel not so okay as the time draws nearer!

Here are some librarian blogs for you to peruse...

• the pod bay door
• Male Librarian Centerfold
• the ShanMonster*
• Library Avengers
• HeSaidSheSaid

Who knew there were so many librarians blogging?

(*note created 18 November--somehow got linked to ShanMonster's site thinking she it was a librarian site...but it's not. Check it out anyway, at shanmonster.com.)