Huh? I have a blog?

I realize that I haven't updated this blog in months. This is an opening sentence to countless blog entries throughout the blagosphere. There have been numerous things going on for me professionally including attending the American Library Association Annual Conference in DC, trying to find my niche in ALA Council, etc.

I still find myself trying to figure out my niche for this blog. It will soon be moving over to http://infowidget.info although I think this url will still work.

In the meantime, I figured I will post some book reviews.

Couple Skills: Making Your Relationship Work by Matthew McKay, Patrick Fanning, and Kim Paleg
Communication is one of the first things to break down in a relationship. This book explores how to improve communication and cope better with the problems that spring up throughout our daily lives. Practical skills application and activities are throughout the book. Very useful and recommended.

Vaccine: The Controversial Story of Medicine's Greatest Lifesaver by Arthur Allen
This book explores the history of vaccination and the controversies surrounding public health policy and vaccine research. Also highlighted in this book are the anti-vaccine stances that are currently being debated. While it is uncertain whether the deadly avian flu virus will evolve in a way that allows it to sweep across the globe, experts are certain that it is only a matter of time before a flu pandemic strikes. An interesting and timely read!

Seeds: Time Capsules of Life and Pollen: The Hidden Sexuality of Flowers by Rob Kesseler are wonderous books. Utilizing electron microscopes, the artist is able to photograph the seeds and pollen of various flowers and plants. It is not just pretty pictures. The book relates historical and scientific information that is accessible to the average person. I came away gaining not only additional knowledge but a respect and reverance for these very small things that can shape the world, albeit with the proper environment. The beauty and symmetry of these objects illustrate how art is really in all things. Recommended!

I will post again shortly. Polemic pontifications, bookish babbling and the like.