But it turns out, your faith in your team was not as misplaced as I thought.
By way of apology, please accept this picture of a Dallas Cowboys football night light. May it illuminate your further nights, you wild dreamer, you.

Doug: You were right. I was wrong.
I was wrong to mock you for boosting a team that, sure, hasn't seen a Super Bowl in a minute, and, granted, has a nostalgia for the 90s that goes harder than mine when I smell anything reminiscent of the spray they used to disinfect used skates at the roller rink.

has been a vital resource for students and families in our community, particularly for those who would otherwise have limited access to libraries and books."

Michelle is a star, great to work with, and just the nicest person you could ever hope to meet. Please congratulate her along with us!

"Through her interactions with students, Michelle has built meaningful relationships that extend beyond book checkouts. She takes the time to engage with students, she provides the spark that fosters curiosity and learning. The bookmobile program, under her leadership...

The award goes to "a bookmobile or outreach support staff member who has provided exemplary service to their community through bookmobile and outreach services," and here's a bit from the ABOS press release:

Good luck, Doug and your Cowboys! 29 years isn't THAT long...

See, there's this guy, Doug, who works at High Plains. And he's a Cowboys fan. And the Cowboys are playing on Thursday the 27th. And we just thought, Hey, let's use some images that are from the time period when the Cowboys last made it to the Super Bowl, which was 1996 for those keeping track.

Dealing With a Desperate Demon by Charlotte Stein: hpldencore.mylibrary.us/iii/encore/r...

Head Witch in Charge by Avery Flynn: hpldencore.mylibrary.us/iii/encore/r...

Meagan Brings:

The Concierge at Hokkyoku Department Store, story and art by Tsuchika Nishimura, translation by Jan Cash: hpldencore.mylibrary.us/iii/encore/r...

The Inheritance by Ilona Andrews: hpldencore.mylibrary.us/iii/encore/r...