For the first time ever…. I am missing opening hour of the Brainerd Library sale.
I have an important meeting that I can not change.
I really thought I was ok with this as I don’t need any books. Really. I am good. Yet, last night I was at the library and as I left I seen the room where they have the sale. The books were pushed up against the glass panels at least 4 feet high…. boxes and boxes sorted by genre, author…. hardcover, paperback….
I think for a moment…
my nose was pressed to the glass. (If you go – you may see my nose mark.)
I think I am going to try to pop in after the meeting. I realize by that time the line will be around the building – they only let so many people in at a time… but maybe… just maybe… I will find a treasure or two. 😀
On a completely different note… today is National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. I have a good friend Connie who has had AIDS since she contacted it through an emergency hysterectomy in 1981. Connie has an amazing heart and I have met with her weekly as often as possible, to discuss her story – and what a story.
So today – this is for Connie and for all the women and girls out there who have been touched by AIDS. This pump is for you.
It’s a nationwide initiative to raise awareness about the increasing impact of HIV/AIDS on women & girls and encourages ladies to take action. While progress has definitely been made in the areas of AIDS prevention and treatment, women still represent 27% of all new AIDS diagnoses, with African-American women accounting for 66% of that group. This year focuses on this statistic, “Every 35 minutes, a woman tests positive for HIV in the United States.”
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Ooooh, what a beautiful shoe….and for such a great cause!
I’m jealous that your library sale is that great. My cousin and I are going to the one here tomorrow, but generally it’s a big disappointment….and there are certainly no lines of people waiting to get in.
I have been to a few sales and I am pretty thrilled with ours. All paperback are 50 cents – all hard cover 1.00…. I usually spend about $30….. I know…. thats just crazy but I do 😀
Those are some seriously sexy shoes. 😀
LOL 😀
Sending good wishes to Connie and you 🙂
Thanks Mary 🙂
I don’t think I could wear those shoes for a whole day, at least if I planned on walking. But a good plan!
Good luck with the library sale, too.
Well….. I actually fell in them today. 😳
LOL – I am fine though… it was just a littl embarrassing…
and I did get in on a few books so that made up for it. 😀
Oh no! I’m so sorry you fell! Glad you’re OK.
Ooh, I can visualize you at the sale, waiting patiently, perhaps bouncing around a bit. LOL
When I first saw the title of your post today, I thought you might be wearing red pumps for the sale! Pumps in a long line…hm.
I love the red pumps, though, and what a great way to capture attention for such a good cause.
Have a great day!
Normally that is me Laurel…. last fall we were there 2 hours early with lawn chairs and large coffees…. it was awesome! Amy and I were #1 and #2 in line 😀
Very nice! Too bad I don’t own a pair of red pumps or I would be hitting the floor with them too. AIDS has affected my family personally–my older brother passed away of AIDS back in 1995……
I bought these on sale a couple years ago Julie – just cause they are kind of fun with jeans… but I have only wore them a couple times.
*hugs* to you about your brother that is hard. My husbands brother has AIDS, and working with Connie while writing her story – I am meeting many others who do too.
Nice red pumps for a great cause. Hope your day is lovely, even though you can’t go to the book sale 🙂
I made it Rebecca – later than usual…. but I was in and it was fun. i took my friend Dawn – it was her first time 🙂
Those shoes are fantastic! I don’t have a pair of red pumps, but have been longing for a pair for awhile. Looks like I should jump on the bandwagon. What a great idea to support a great cause.
Right Theresa- on their website they said about 150 blogs participated in announcing this event. Next year I hope to do more to promote it. 😀
Firstly i would like to say best wishes to your friend Connie someone with such a kind heart deserves the best and only that.
Secondly the library sale – i want one!!! If only my library would do that they would actually make some cash and get some new DECENT books!!
Thirdly – BEAUTIFUL shoes!
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Connie is fantastic – you would find it hard to find a more upbeat person. 😀
The library sale? yes, you do want one… people turn in their books they have finished reading all year and they have a spring and fall sale. They are gorgeous books!
Is that the library sale where you’ve been known to arrive with your sleeping bag? 🙂 Such a pity you couldn’t go that early this time.
My library doesn’t do sales anymore, they just pulp the books, I believe. Something to do with royalties & that the books are only meant for library-type use.
Yes! My pics from last fall have me sleeping outside the front door! 😀
I hope that never happens to our sales – they are so fantastic!
Nice shoes! I would most likely break an ankle if I wore those! Hope your feet stayed safe in them. I can’t wait to see what you get from the library sale. I usually only go to look for books for my students for our end of the year reward if they meet their reading goal for the year. I should see if any are coming up soon! 🙂
Kristen that is a great idea – using books as rewards 🙂
I actually did have a shoe incident where I missed 4 steps and fell today…. yup – big black and blue ankle…. but other than that I am ok 😛