Well hello! Remember me, the infrequent blogger? Apparently it's been 6 months since my last post - 6 months during which my life has taken another unpredictable turn.
In January I was sworn in and took my seat on the St. Helens City Council, appointed after the demise of the previous holder of that seat. Since then I've been spending huge amounts of time learning the municipal ropes, so to speak. Although I still have the bookstore, my hours are more limited.
It will be no surprise to those of you who have served in a similar capacity that I'm finding the public's perception of how much time a City Counselor spends on the job and the reality are two different things. Not that I didn't know how much time the job would take before I applied - I did. I spent 7 years on the St. Helens School District Board, after all, and being a school board member is a truly time intensive volunteer position, if done well. It was very good preparation for my new position, in fact.
I've found that my time and calendar belong to the City first, and this is pretty close to a full-time job, at least for now. Maybe after the current budget session is completed I'll be able to be more consistent about the business of selling books. Until then please visit me during my abbreviated hours: noon - 6pm, Thursday through Saturday.
I'm always happy to provide you with books and excellent coffee, or to discuss current local affairs. Y'all come! Perhaps you'll want to join me on Thursdays when I host a recurring POP-UP BAKERY, with goodies from Brown Butter Bakery in Scappoose. Conversation is always better with espresso, books & pastry.
See you soon!
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
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