Party clothed
When this year's political conventions began, I considered information gathering my priority. But it's hard to claim any responsible-citizen cred when these events are so entertaining. The eclectic...
View ArticleBedtime stories got your goat?
Raise your hand if a youngster of your acquaintance ever fixated on an unlikable bedtime story, demanding this resented volume to be read nightly for weeks on end. Now, raise your hand and say "Hmmmm"...
View ArticleCan't take it with you: your reputation
I saw one of those annoying commercials again last night. It's not political ads I find exasperating; it's the appeals for us to charge vast sums on our credit cards to finance theme park vacation...
View ArticleRound Rock Public Library Seeks Your Input on the Master Plan
The Round Rock Public Library is looking ahead and starting to plan for the future growth of library services and facilities. The Library does not want to plan for the future without you. We want to...
View ArticleOctober Fun for Teens
The Summer is over, and we are heading towards Fall. In October we have some great programs for teens with a hint of Halloween happenings! At our Book Club we will discuss, The Graveyard Book by Neil...
View ArticleThe kindness (and efficiency) of strangers
From the "that was awkward" memory file: I'm applying for a driver license in another state. Peering into the hood of the vision screening device, I focus on the foggy surface and announce, "OK,...
View ArticleFocus Group Schedule
The Round Rock Public Library is embarking upon a planning effort. The purpose of our effort is to develop a plan that will provide a clear direction for the Library for the next ten years. As a...
View ArticleHere we go again
Earlier in the week, two distinguished-looking individuals smiling determinedly, perfectly tailored, and sporting patriotic ties strode onto the debate platform. Witnessing this, my daughter and I...
View ArticleTechnology Focus Group Scheduled
Carson Block, the tech consultant, will be here November 1st at 6pm to facilitate the technology focus group. I only have a few spots available. If you are interested in participating, please contact...
View ArticleGot the message?
Board meetings are like Thanksgiving; I'm much happier during and afterward than before. Wednesday's session was fine; after two years in this area of church administration the four of us can finish...
View ArticlePizza + Tech Talk
Technology focus group scheduled for Thursday, November 1st at 6pm at Gattiland (buffet served)! You MUST register with me if you want to participate. mcervantes@roundrocktexas.gov
View ArticleWhat's in a meme?
Statistics can really class up a blog, but let's avoid those undecided voter polls (too changeable). This data is rock solid: 1 television, 3 people, 2 dogs,1 crockpot full of barbecued...
View ArticleYes, Yoda, there is a "try"
Those Texas Book Festivalplanners are geniuses. Imagine not only producing a weekend of superb literary presentations but also conjuring up October weather that feels like October? I, however, am not...
View ArticleWe must be counter intuitive
You've heard that caution about never asking a question to which you don't know the answer; it's generally referenced in legal contexts but could be dicey for public services, too.Ever since Michelle,...
View ArticleThis November, success is in the bag
If you hear an odd metallic noise anytime in November, just ignore it. It's the sound of literary standards being ratcheted down another notch. Under normal circumstances, we readers maintain the...
View ArticleBetter watch out
A certain approaching event conjures up a vivid image: busy workers frantically readying shipments of delightful items for wide, eagerly received distribution. Santa's elves are probably working...
View ArticleTeens Only
We've been hearing about the Library Master Plan, and focus group meetings. An extra meeting has been added for teens only! If you have a teen in your family or know a teen please pass this along. We...
View ArticleWhy holiday notes are even better than cards
This time of year, surprises should arrive tied with a bow or layered in a tin with other similarly delectable items. As for the other kind of eye-opener (say, the dawning realization that the updated...
View ArticleUp on the rooftop--but not reindeer
Volunteering to work the 3-11:00 PM shift for Christmas Family Night (tonight) didn't seem like an awful idea weeks ago. Today, it proved to be a brilliant move. Imagine: an entire weekday morning to...
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