My carpool buddy and I are listening to the Lemony Snicket books on tape. The first two were narrated by Tim Curry, and now we're on the third one, which is narrated by Mr. Snicket himself. I think I prefer Tim Curry for entertainment value, but Daniel Handler Lemony Snicket has a very sweet, soft voice that's pleasant to listen to. Plus, the Gothic Archies (Stephin Merritt side project) do little snippets of music on the tapes. Very cool.

Jeff, may you have a quick and easy recovery! I'm glad to know that you're on the mend now.

I do get a tad pushy on this subject, I know. I don't mean to browbeat; I just can't seem to help myself on this one. You should do whatever works best for you, Beej. If the free alternative works, great! If not, don't beat yourself up over it.

If you do want to use your library, Beej, I see that the DC Public Library uses the same catalog as we do, and I'd be happy to help. I have some tips for how to get a listing of all of the items in the format you want, such as DVDs, CDs or tapes.

Hey Jesse, I mentioned this last night, but I was at a wedding literally around the corner from your old apartment this weekend! I felt all cool because I knew where the good bagel place was.

libkitty, I am just a library patron, but I feel free to go on and on to all and sundry about the amazements of the library. Free video rental, free books to read, all kinds of free stuff! LOVE IT. I was just trying to get my grandmother to see if there are any programs she'd be interested in at our local library, since she can't drive all the way out to the fancy suburb where she'd been taking classes at a senior center anymore.

That's so funny, Kate! Where was it?

You are not just a library patron, Jesse. You are a library patron!

Hee! I just mean I have no professional obligation to promote library usage. It's more an avocation.

I have some tips for how to get a listing of all of the items in the format you want, such as DVDs, CDs or tapes.

Yes please!

I can't even see how to get a card on the DC site. Lord. I'm useless today.

And BTW, I didn't feel pushed at all. Oh contrare (phonetic). I appreciate the reminder of the great resources that surround me.

That's so funny, Kate! Where was it?

Church of the Ascension. I had the address written down, and then I printed out the info I had gathered when I came to New York for the Nillyfest in August, which had directions to your old apartment on it, and I looked at it and thought, "wait, that looks familiar..."

Of course, at the same time, I was in Somerville doing family stuff, and kept thinking I might run into a Buffista there!