I am thankful for the Delete button.
Well, it has finally happened. After all of these years, my little, obscure blog has finally gotten some disgusting robo comments. I am very thankful for the delete button so I don't have to see them one more time. If they show up again, I guess I will have to go to reviewing the comments before publishing them.
In other news, here's a quick note before I go to work.
Speaking of going to work, I am back in the building but only interacting with other coworkers. We are doing contactless pickups at the library at this point in time and phone service. Masks, cleaning, and social distancing are going well there, but I do get tired of the mask after an hour or two. I'm still a little stressed answering the phone because I was just starting to catch on, in my new position, to all that is involved with answering questions when I had a 4 month hiatus because of COVID-19. I was busy teleworking during that time with training and programming, but I didn't have to figure out the details of peoples accounts. At least I am very polite as I sometimes fumble through providing people with what they need.And speaking of programming, I will be doing a virtual program for the library in a couple of weeks and that is occupying a lot of my time. I will be reading, doing experiments, and a craft. It's difficult to technically manage all of that with one fixed camera (my phone or Ipad mini) and I seem to be trying something different every day. I'm getting closer, but there is still a lot of room for improvement. All of our programs are live for legal reasons. It would be easier if I could record it, but that is not the policy presently.
In the meantime back at home, they are almost done with all of the construction. And what's the most important part of that? The port-a-potty is gone. It was cleaned regularly, but with the heat, it didn't always smell the best.
And speaking of heat, we have gone over two weeks with temperatures over 90 and no rain. I am getting tired of it and so are the plants. I can tell you that I'm not ready to move to a hot, desert climate.
And speaking of plants, despite the heat and lack of water, we are getting some vegetables from our small garden. We have been enjoying lettuce, peas, several kinds of cruciferous vegetables.and two kinds of squash.
And speaking of food, I should go now and fix my lunch for today.
Until next time...
Sorry to hear about the robo comments. Ick.
ReplyDeleteWe've also had a heat wave although it has moderated to the mid-80s this weekend. I was able to go out for a walk yesterday and a bike ride this morning. My husband has been watering the garden continuously and we are also getting lettuce and snap peas.
Hooray for progress with your construction! You'll have to post pictures when all is done.
My college roommate is a librarian and her job sounds very similar to yours right now. Her library is starting to allow limited people in for computer access, which she isn't too happy about. Starting tomorrow in Michigan, there is a $500 fine if you don't wear a mask indoors in a public place, so hopefully that will help her library manage any problems. They have a security guard there as well. Sometimes people are pretty ugly about mask wearing, though.
Providing computers is one of the most used services of public libraries and there are a lot of people anxious to get back into the building to use them. That hasn't happened yet here, but they are studying how to help people on the computers and still remain socially distanced when we do open the building to the public.
DeleteWhile I was at work today, there was a very brief rainstorm, but it did rain and cooled things off a little. At some point, I want to get a rain barrel to help with the watering, but for now I am carrying containers to water the veggies. The flowers have to survive on their own.
Sorry about the spam comments; I get them, too, from time to time. The delete button is a very good thing to have!
ReplyDeleteSounds like you are transitioning nicely to being back at work in the building. Our libraries here, too, are offering contactless pick ups and returns, but, so far, I have not availed myself of that service. I have all those books I kept to read or re-read when I was decluttering my books; they'll keep me busy for a good long time! :) Your plants look nice and healthy! Most of mine have withered from our heat!
Take care and enjoy the week ahead. Stay safe!
I have gotten occasional spam comments before, but they were not nasty like these recent ones. I hope they were a fluke, but it is easy enough to deal with if they continue.
DeleteI only showed you the healthy plants. I have some withering ones, also. But so far, most of the ones that haven't been eaten by the rabbit or deer are doing okay.
I'm getting those filthy robo comments also, by the score. They are disgusting. We long for some heat here. Finally we get a few days in low 80's this week maybe. Over 90 for days though, that's hot!
ReplyDeleteWe're having a bit of a break finally with temperatures getting only into the 80's for the next couple of days--much better. I hope you get a chance to enjoy your warmer weather.
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