A Mitzvah

Today's Temperature 35 feels, like 25, it’s BRRRR outside.

The Tremont Library hosted a workshop this morning on healthcare and Medicare Part D. There were about 6 or 7 attendees. One particular attendee, Patty, had on a very light-weight jacket, on this very cold day.

At the end of the program, Ms. Burns, another attendee, asked if I knew of any coat giveaways, for Patty.

I had a coat in a bag, which I was, suppose to drop off at a local coat drive.

I went into the office, where that coat has been for almost a year, took it out of the bag, and insisted that Patty take it.

She immediately put the coat on, said thank you, and left.

Jewish people call that a Mitzvah, an act of human kindness.

I’m no saint, but I was glad to be able to help someone in need.

Not Again

The top phrases heard on a daily basis, in the Chldren's room.

• I'm bored
• Miss
• You Suck
• Shhhh
• I don't like reading
• How old are you?
• No teens in the children's room
• Ms. Lyles, Can I borrow:

$2, a pen, a pencil, a library card, etc?

• No hugging
• No kissing
• But I don't have any homework
• Can you do my homework
• No candy, unless you brought some for the librarian.