Abbie's Real Life Blog

I like to play ‘spot the librarian’ at the airport after ALA conferences. Glasses-yes. Also spiked hair, bright colors, sensible shoes.

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What a great trip! Friends, friends’ babies, good food, no traffic problems. Heading home and feeling fine.

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Last day in DC! Had a great time catching up with old friends yesterday.

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I have an adorable nephew!

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I’m up to 10 states in 30 days.

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But I just spent a few hours revisiting old haunts and driving around in Maryland. It’s always fun to see how things change.

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My conference is over and it was successful. Staying with family and seeing old friends for a few days.

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I’m seriously eating my way through this trip, but damn, I miss the variety of vegetarian food.

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It is part of the Smithsonian Folklife Festival.

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I intended to go back to the hotel, but (long explanation omitted) I am sitting on the Mall watching traditional Hawaiian music.

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