Blue

Still reading, thanks for asking. No, the book isn't getting much better. Why haven't I put it down yet? Sheer stubbornness, mostly.

Here's my Throwback Thursday pic:

Not my natural hair color, no.

Man, I look different with short hair. Also with blue hair. Ah, the college years...

Links!

• If You Ever Doubted the Significance of a Library, This 6-Year-Old Will Change Your Mind. Also, check out The 13-Year-Old Who Is Championing World Literacy, a Million Books at a Time!
• Because it's not just reporters that need to know: How not to write about libraries – some guidelines for reporters.
• Ben Hatke's third Zita graphic novel (The Return of Zita the Spacegirl) comes out in May; what is Hatke working on next? Little Robot! He even made a super cute animated comic strip to celebrate.
• Looking for the next book to read? 22 Books You Should Read Now, Based On Your Childhood Favorites.
• If You Think You're Anonymous Online, Think Again.
• From the Prosthetic Medic: The words I hate
• On this day in 1827, a group of masked and costumed students dance through the streets of New Orleans, Louisiana, marking the beginning of the city's famous Mardi Gras celebrations! 
• Today is also John Steinbeck's birthday. Google has a Google Doodle for him that is awesome - check it out. 
• Need to make a call and not sure what time it is there? Here's a cool way to figure it out: Now. It stays in sync!
• NASA discovers 715 new planets
• I love Redditgifts. This past exchange was all about the apron: An Apron for the Librarian. Stylin'!
• Religious post - This year, I'm participating in Lent Madness. Who's with me? (My money's on St. Catherine of Alexandria, patron saint of librarians, theologians, and philosophers.)