Libraries - long may they survive in whatever form

Jorge Luis Borges 'I have always imagined that Paradise will be a kind of library.'

As an ex librarian, I love this quote. From the age of 7 when they allowed us to join (barabaric to make us wait so long then) I've always adored going to libraries.

Even though libraries have changed almost out of recognition since that time, I still have a thrill every time I go.  What will I discover on this visit? 

The library I use in Long Eaton is one of the Carnegie libraries set up in 1906 which were responsible for the explosion of libraries in the UK courtesy of Andrew Carnegie.  Though his business methods might have been dubious, his resulting fortune had incalcuable benefits for many people.

Quote of the day

'Think that nothing lasts' Jamgon Kongtrul

Inspirational Quotes for writers

'...the path to true learning begins nowhere else but in delight and the words on the signpost say: "Once upon a time..."'  Philip Pullman, Isis Speech, April 2003

First Story - charity to help children write

Came across interesting story in the Guardian Review 03.04.10.  for more see http://www.firststory.co.uk/

Happy Birthday Internet

According to Wikipedia, today in 1969 – The Internet's symbolic birth date: publication of RFC 1.  Though of course Tim Berners Lee is credited with the work creating in 1989 what we now understand as the Internet.

Inspirational quotes for writers

Language is the source of misunderstandings.
Antoine de Saint-Exupery

Tim Kliphuis

Not directly concerned with writing, but all writers I've met are interested in music too.  If you've never come across this Dutch violinist then take a listen at the link below.  I saw him live in Newark a couple of years ago and it was such a joy to listen to him and the excellent trio with him.

He's released a new CD and you can sample it at http://www.myspace.com/timkliphuis

If you're feeling jaded after this winter, then Tim's music will raise your spirits.