#blogjune Post 19 - Words

This post I'm going to do something different and as there are no rules for #blogjune, I'm guessing it's ok.

Today I'm sharing local author, Jenn J McLeod's post: A sad and angry sea - and we grieve

I hope you all take time to read Jenn's post and also read her books!

As a runner, it is common, being out on the streets/parks early, that you might be the first to discover something - even a dead body.  It is one of my fears that this may happen to me one day.  And as Jenn and her partner experienced with walking the beach - there have been times walking our local beach during a time when someone has gone missing at sea that you worry it might be you that discovers the body.

Sorry to be a bit depressive this morning - it's raining, it's Sunday and it's work tomorrow - the mood suits!  Actually, I have a Body Shop party to go to in a few hours so the mood is set to pick up.  And not to be too humorous but I did not the link with bodies and Body Shop!

I promise a much lighter post tomorrow!

Blog December Post 12 and a half - Sometimes we cry

I had to share this short post as I'm sure a lot of you have been in this situation before.

Today an elderly gentleman came into the library to purchase honey - we sell pots of local honey in our library.

He was looking a bit more fragile than usual and no smile.

I told him we we were out of honey. He then handed me his wife's library card - I had been wondering where she was as she is usualy with him - and informed me that she had passed away last week.

I imediately came around the desk and gave him a hug and expressed my sympathy through tears.  His wife was such a warm soul and I always enjoyed her visits.

He griped my hand and let me know when the memorial is being held for her.

You see it is not only the books and our library we have a relationship with but our readers as well.