I'm looking forward to tomorrow. Tomorrow at 12:30, I'm going to go sit in the library and wait for some invited people to sign my nomination papers for the position of Trustee. I imagine a question that could crop up is, well, why wait in the library? Why not wait at home? I've been reading a fair bit recently on the topic of "third spaces" and how they are a dwindling thing in today's world. Third spaces are places that are not home, not work (or school, if you're younger), where you can just...exist. Specifically, where you can just exist without having to pay money, buy something, rent something, subscribe to something, or sign up for a free email of something (that you'll inevitably end up paying for!). 

 For generations, third spaces were physical, and they had some kind of other purpose as well. There were malls, sidewalks, parks, just to name a few. Over time, though, those diminished. Libraries serve that purpose now in many places. It's something I'd love to see return more. Meeting up with a friend...at the library. Having a club...at the library. It's just such a perfect and conducive atmosphere! 

So, briefly, I'm excited. I look forward to seeing everyone who has come to sign, and also anyone else that I meet along the way. 

 Now, I'm also excited because 3/16 I'll be going to see the Dropkick Murphys, but I'll share more of that after the event, since I could go on and on right now ahead of time!