Hill Street Library

Walked Kimball not once, but twice (see later).  Did the Sunday ritual--the Newsweek crossword may be the only reason I get the paper--and tidied up a bit.  Had just a bite at noon, then went to the grand opening of the Hill Street Library branch.
I wasn't exactly sure where it was in the government complex and first came upon a Democratic Socialist group. I was curious and always anxious to explore alternatives to capitalism, I fell into conversation with a woman who said she was a new member. She talked about universal health care and other domestic needs, but I cut to the chase and asked what her attitude was regarding war. I was surprised when she hemmed and hawed and equivocated about it. I guess either she wasn't aware of the official tenants of the movement  or it isn't one I want to join. Anyway, I thanked her and went on my way to the opening.
Wow, there were hundreds of people there--well, considering free hot dogs were mentioned, no wonder.  I got in to hear various library, county council members, and others talk about what a great thing it is to have a branch of the library in the east end. I agree.
As I was leaving, I ran into Doris and Sherry and we talked for a bit. I'll see them on Wednesday at the BCNN luncheon. I didn't stay for the  hot dogs, but went home and changed. I spent some time on practicing my talk for Toastmasters tonight, then thought about my afternoon walk.
This time, I didn't go into town. I knew I was lucky on Saturday to have found a parking place at the library, but didn't want to try it again. At the same time, I didn't want to give myself a pass altogether, so I drove to Kimball and walked that for the second time.
Stopped at the new Grocery Outlet and got two little watermelons, plus tuna steaks. Now I'm well supplied in the fridge and freezer.