The Author’s Preface

You may believe me, gentle reader, that I wish this blog, as my own brainchild, was the most beautiful and ingenious that can be imagined.  But it’s a blog.  I’ve had a taste of the blogging life over the past year in a pinch-hitting role over at ACRLog, and with more gentle prodding from friends and associates I’ve struck out on my own.  I’m also intending this to be a venue for keeping my head involved in the profession while out of the office in familyland for a few months.

By way of a more formal introduction, I’m an academic librarian in Vermont and soon to be the father of two.  I’m from Chicago and take pains to remind all of that fact.  I’m learning Spanish, losing my guitar technique, and trying to keep up with the indie rock scene even though I’m aging and living out in the country.  I should probably read and cook more and spend less time obsessing over politics.  I intend not to let this blog languish but I don’t want it to become Life 2.0.  Oh, and I wash diapers.

But, the main reason why I’m here – and here now – will be arriving shortly.  So, if you’re really just here to get the big announcement, hit the feed above and you’ll be informed soon.  Then the party begins.