Despite what some may believe (blast gmail chat and their "busy" icon!), I am legitimately swamped at work. More bookmarks to design and cut, National Library Week to plan, and more patrons than I have seen in a long time have kept me from posting. I also called in sick yesterday as I sensed the possibility of illness descending and wanted to take of that earlier in the week as opposed to later. As the week's end rapidly approaches, I'm starting to feel that inevitable panic that goes along with a move. This is when I could really use some science fiction time traveling shit as I cannot wait to be moved in, but am dreading the physical act of moving. But I know that it's going to be fine.
This news is from Sunday so I hope that it's still not true, but the Detroit Zoo appears to be in a spot of trouble financially. I know, I know, all you crazy wacked out peaceloveandhappiness liberal freaks will jump all over me for supporting this institution, but I stand by my love of the zoo. I'm certain my parents would tell me otherwise, but I don't remember ever going to a zoo when I was a child. My first experience was the St. Louis Zoo in 1999. I was skeptical, but Lord Naughtybottom convinced me to get over myself and I am right glad I did. These are not zoos of yore, people. There are no sickly looking, depressed, caged animals. Zoos have made a really good attempt at recreating natural habitats. The Arctic Exhibit at the Detroit Zoo is an amazing example of what's been going on. Anyone who can't enjoy the wonder of a polar bear swimming directly above your head lacks a joyful heart. That and who doesn't love some snow monkeys chilling out in a hot tub. I know I do!
I just can't figure this one out. I'm going to be checking out some Jim Lehrer Newshour tonight because this just seems...well...bizarre. Once again we're faced with an issue where I don't even know what to think. Whose side am I supposed to be on anyway?!?!
Did I mention that I beat Peter in a game of darts last night?
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yeah but I so totally beat you before that and after that
did I mention that I've only thrown a total of 5 games my entire life?
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