"The paloma (Spanish for "dove") is a tequila-based cocktail, most commonly prepared by mixing tequila with a grapefruit-flavored soda such as Fresca, Squirt, or Jarritos and served on the rocks with a lime wedge. Optionally, the glass may also be rimmed with salt. Alternatively, the grapefruit soda can be replaced with fresh white or red grapefruit juice (jugo de toronja), club soda (sugar optional), and fresh-squeezed lime juice. The paloma is the most popular tequila-based cocktail in Mexico."
- Derrick
from Bookmarklet
I need to get some Ting and try this. I'll call it a T-n-T. :P
- c.a.j.
I found Jarritos at the market which I love because it's made with sugar and not HFCS. Also, the drink is made with tequila, so yeah, I'm in.
- Derrick
that is one of my all-time fave cocktails. greg schwartz told me about it and i am forever in his debt.
- jambina
I went to the drug store this morning to pick up my Rx's and the first thing the pharmacist said to me was: "Good morning, Mr. Jefferson, looking forward to Easter tomorrow?" There's a lot that drives me crazy about living in New Orleans, but people here are awfully, awfully nice.
What?! How did I miss that you are moving? And to where will you be moving, Mr. Jefferson?
- Lisa | #TeamMonique
from Android
Well I haven't really talked about it publicly, Lisa. And at this point, where I end up will depend on who offers me a job. Yet to be determined.
- Derrick
Kyle says that every time we go to New Orleans. The people are just so welcoming and nice.
- Trish R
They really are, Trish. I've ended up going to parties with complete strangers from a conversation that took place in line at the grocery store. It's really like no other place I've ever been to.
- Derrick
Pondering which dutch oven to use. I have one with a sand colored interior and one with a black interior. I would imagine this might affect the baking process?
- Derrick
Make sure to take photos for proof! :)
- imabonehead
If the color is from glaze in both cases (rather than, say, one from glaze and the other from bare cast iron), I think their properties would be more or less the same.
- John (bird whisperer)
Proof will be in my belly. I think one pot might be a little bigger than the other so that might dictate which one I use.
- Derrick
Just made the initial dough so I'll let it rise until tomorrow afternoon before proceeding.
- Derrick
Currently in London: 2C (36F). And me just walking 3 miles without gloves.
- Louis Gray
How are most interviews handled in libraryland? This will be my first go with applying for jobs where I'm not in the same city. Is contact initiated by email? Phone? I would assume a phone/video chat preliminary first round before and in-person, if it comes to that? I feel like I should know this already and don't. Already kind of stressed over it.
No stress. Academic library interviews: first there's usually a phone interview round of the top 7-10 candidates. Then they choose 3-ish to bring to campus. (In my experience.) Depends on their budget as to who pays to get you to campus, but for most places, they bring you.
- ωαřмaiden ❤Marrit Woman❤
Watch out for places that make you reimburse them for the travel if they offer the job and you don't accept it.
- Royce's favorite Anna
what warmaiden said for academic library interviews. they'll generally make first contact via email to ask you if you're still interested and to set up a phone/skype interview. don't stress over it. especially if it seems like its taken a while. a lot of academic places are slow and can take a month contact after initial review dates are set.
- Sir Shuping is just sir
Okay, cool. Thanks. I was thinking I probably wouldn't hear back from anyone until after spring break/Easter anyway, but I know other fellow job hunters are getting phone calls and interviews.
- Derrick
For us, initial contact is usually by email, and we always do phone interviews for our first round (anywhere from 4 to 8 people, on the committees I've been on). If someone makes the cut for an in-person interview (3 people, max), we'll either email or phone to let them know and give a choice of dates. We offer to make travel and hotel arrangements for the candidate or they can make...
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- Kirsten
yeah it all depends on the univ. i know of one major univ. that took 3 months to say "hey we're just now doing phone interviews, you still interested?" don't get discouraged and just keep going
- Sir Shuping is just sir
Wouldn't hurt to follow up with an email, just to check in on where they are in the process. Some libraries have workflows in place to communicate well with applicants and candidates, and some have almost zero communication. It took us a couple of years to realize that HR did almost zero communicating with applicants, and now we have a process in place for search committees that takes care of it.
- Royce's favorite Anna
When I applied/interviewed and was hired at Arizona, I applied in late October or early November, got follow up written questions (it was very strange) to respond to in December, then didn't interview until March or April. For GSU, I think I applied in February, did a phone interview in March, actual interview in April, with an offer within about 10 days after that. So yeah, it very much depends upon the speed of the organization.
- ellbeecee
We, on the other hand, aren't allowed to talk with candidates re: the process and have to refer any inquiries to HR. So while Anna's right that it doesn't hurt to ask if it's been several months since the position closed, be aware that you might not get much of an answer.
- Kirsten
My Public Library does phone first if you live far away and then will follow up with in person interview if you pass the first interview. Derrick, DO NOT STRESS about this.
- ♫410 I Coach 'em Up♫
Sounds good. I've just been a big ball of stress for the last six weeks and all I can think about is that I have a last day coming up in July, I love the work I do, and really would love to be somewhere I can continue to do this. Will try and calm down about it. Thanks again.
- Derrick
If you do a phone interview, do it standing up. TRUST ME ON THIS.
- Chris Z.
Also, applying now is good because academic places, at least, are probably hoping for an August start date. Also, what Zamms said (plus "with pants on".)
- ωαřмaiden ❤Marrit Woman❤
we sometimes use Skype instead of phone, fwiw
- maʀtha
also, in academia, the whole process can take FOREVER
- maʀtha
the last one i applied to and was contacted for had this process: 1. contact by phone 2. one hour in person job talk (your dime) 3. Skype interview with library director and college vp. so definitely YMMV in regards to the process. but, from my experience usually like the above
- Jason - The Opaque
from Android
Also, one of the big hold ups can be getting people in a room together. It seemed to take an act of God to get people scheduled for the position I just sent up recommendations for--mostly because my calendar fills two months out and my colleagues are the same. We have to find the days when the most people can be on campus to talk to you.
- Hedgehog
Yeah, I can see that. I'm going to take this time to chill out and enjoy my extended weekend and not stress over this. You lot are the best.
- Derrick
remember to apply at all manner of libraries. your pre library experience may be a leg up in some cases and you should not limit yourself to academic libraries. You would be awesome anywhere.
- ♫410 I Coach 'em Up♫
if there is any way I can help, D, you know you got me in your corner
- maʀtha
This is only quasi-related, but hopefully useful advice: create a cheat sheet for your phone interview. Do a search for common phone interview questions, jot down ones you think you might be asked with a few notes about an answer. That helped me feel WAY more confident in my phone interviews!
- Laura H.
Also, D, if you've not had someone give you feedback on your resume/CV and cover letter, please let us! That's the kind of thing we're generally happy to do before hand - it saves is from writing those cover letter blog posts. ;)
- ellbeecee
I have looked at those blog posts, ellbeecee! How do you think I got mine so finely tuned? I've had people give them the once over so I feel good about that aspect of it, it's just the waiting that's killer. And Laura, I will do just that! Thanks again everyone. This is all incredibly helpful.
- Derrick
this time of year, things can be extended because the budgt isn't known until next year. esp for libraries with public funding (univs & public libraries). So I raise martha's forever and 410s + 1 day to present this formula: forever + 1 day + next fiscal year if ≥ April 1.
- $tephanie•Cog$ciLibrarian
One of my internship supervisors had a job that took 18 months from application to notification. 9 months of that because an administrator had a heart attack and no one wanted to hire anyone until the new person got in--but they didn't bother to inform the applicants.
- Rebecca Hedreen
They basically throw a dozen or so books onto the floor in a dark room and give you a flashlight. You have 3 minutes to organize them left to right by the Dewey Decimal system. Succeed and you pass. Fail, and at least you have something to read when the lights come on.
- Louis Gray
NO, what they do is lock you in a room with an Elsevier rep and an ebook publisher rep and you have to break out of the room together using 1.5 wooden matches before the tiger eats you.
- maʀtha
(the trick is to feed the reps to the tiger)
- jambina
Definitely get feedback on your written materials, but you can practice the rest, too. I've done mock phone interviews with people to help them practice, followed by a conversation with advice and feedback--and would be willing to do this again, FYI. I imagine others around these parts would do the same. My style is tough love and lots of support.
- kaijsa
Happy to do feedback on job-talk slides, when you get that far.
- RepoRat
Another "it depends" testimonial: I got my current job after a Skype (video) interview only. I also experienced the one circumstance in which the process takes less than forever: they had to have someone hired super-quickity quick before the end of the fiscal year/holiday break. It's all about lucky timing...
- Megan loves summer
I don't know if it's gonna be "On the Town" or "Anchors Aweigh" but Gene Kelly will be dancing in my living room at some point tonight.
I've already ruled out "An American in Paris" and "Singin' In the Rain" because...well, he's not in the Navy in those films. I need to see if we have "Take Me Out to the Ballgame"; I don't know if I've ever seen that one.
- Derrick
Welp, Penguin, I'll go with that. See y'all in a couple hours. :)
- Derrick
This nice thing about On The Town is that it's the first film musical (that I know of) that filmed quite a bit on location. So you get to see vintage NYC.
- Spidra Webster
I've seen On the Town the most of any of any Kelly film, so it's probably my favorite.
- Derrick
Ah, yeah. If you've seen it already, see the one you've seen less. :)
- Spidra Webster
I am a huge fan of Singin' In the Rain, but as Spidra says, seeing vintage NYC makes On the Town even more charming. Also: Betty Garrett.
- Chris Z.
"Combine 2 ounces rye or bourbon whiskey, 1 ounce fresh lemon juice, and 1 ounce simple syrup in a cocktail shaker. Fill with ice, cover, and shake until outside of shaker is frosty, about 30 seconds. Strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice. Gently pour 1/2 ounce fruity red wine (such as Shiraz or Malbec) over the back of a spoon held just above the drink's surface so wine floats on top."
- Derrick
from Bookmarklet
"Portland: The home of thick-framed glasses, artists, mountains and — great food. It’s no secret that the Northwest is crawling with bangin’ restaurants. The hard part is getting over there, though. Last week I had the pleasure of visiting the West Coast. Since I could only squeeze one day in Portland, I made sure to spend every moment eating in that charming, delicious city."
- Derrick
from Bookmarklet
i need to find a new source. I know Whole Foods has them, but...
- holly #ravingfangirl
I thought those were taquitos with avocado from the thumbnail. Then thought that couldn't be right.
- Rodfather
They are dead serious about their pistachios.
- Chris Z.
Well I can't speak for ALL of New Orleans, but the much loved Italian bakery I go to, they do a "regular" filling on one side and a chocolate filling on the other, and then pistachios. Lemme see if I can find a pic.
- Derrick
I just CRUSHED my presentation at work. I've been feeling a little less than stellar and like an awful librarian of late, but maybe this is the start of some new life. And if I can't do the work that I'd like to do here, then I'll just take myself on elsewhere.
You know, the managers among us like to grumble "sometimes the problem is the employee" when we're frustrated, but the converse is true far more often, in my experience: Sometimes the problem is the workplace. If you can't be awesome there, and you can't find a way to make the place be awesome, find somewhere else to be awesome. :)
- Jenica
I've been wringing my hands and rocking back and forth thinking, "What can I do, what can I do?" with "One Day More" from Les Miz playing in the background for too long. I'll probably still be in my funk, but at least I'll feel a little more confident about strutting my skills on for someone somewhere else.
- Derrick
I can't even see the lake for all the snow falling here.
- RepoRat
When it's hot, I can seemingly never cool down. But when it's cold and freezing, I seem to always manage to stay warm. I think my internal furnace runs hot. New Orleans, the land of eight months of summer. o_O
- Derrick
Me too, Derrick - it's why I like visiting the south, but am not sure I want to live much farther south than I do now. Of course, this means I deal with snow and shoveling and ice storms, but at least I'm not overheating.. ;)
- WebGoddess
Yesterday I listened to original cast recordings for Broadway musicals all day at work. Then last night I watched "The New Normal" back to back with "Smash." So, yeah. Pretty much. #twirl