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Here Reader, Reader, Reader.
I know you’re out there. I can hear you breathing. What will it take to get you to stop by my blog? Candy? Free beer? Wait, how about a coupon for free visits? Absolutely free, no strings attached. Research does show that regular visits to publikworks will make you wittier, smarter, happier, and, yes, more […]
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Are libraries disappearing?
When you’re a kid, nothing’s as exciting as a trip to the library. Remember? Riding in the backseat of the car, mittened hands tapping corduroy-clad knees, anxiously watching the city roll past. After what seemed like a long time, but wasn’t, we’d finally get there. Bursting from the car I’d hurry inside, stick my coat […]
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If I were queen.
What’s the best invention in the history of the world? Fire? Nope. The wheel? Nope. Spandex? Okay, now you’re not even trying. The answer is dogs. Those four-footed, tail wagging bearers of unbridled glee and boundless love. Those furry, panting creatures who wait anxiously for your return from a long trip to the mailbox. In […]
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Parking lots are the new demolition derby.
A simple trip to the grocery store or the mall has devolved into a rowdy and unruly game of dodge ball, only with cars instead of balls. I think I know what’s caused this transformation, too. Litterbugs. They’re everywhere, leaving a trail of trash and detritus in their wake. Soft drink cans, fast food wrappers, […]