Just as a reminder

We're heading into that time of the year. No, I'm not talking about Autumn, although happy Mabon. I'm talking about Banned Books Week, which this year is October 5th through 11th. George Takei has been named Honorary Chair this year.

So...

I have the t-shirt that says this that I bought from the ALA. Also, the bumper sticker. Always good to remind people. So take up a banned book this year and read or re-read it. Better yet, fight for the rights of others to read them. So many libraries, schools, librarians, and teachers are facing challenges across the nation right now. I'm really interested in seeing The Librarians for that reason, although I may wait till it streams somewhere if I can.

I laughed so hard at this I had to calm down because I couldn't hit the 'share' button on Facebook

But it was too good not to put here, too. Sometimes life seems like this, you know? Okay, back to working on the house. I had to take a short break; I've been working steadily and got overheated.

Life, explained.

This is some kind of metaphor, I'm sure of it.

Posted by George Takei on Monday, September 7, 2015

So George Takei shared this on Facebook

Reader Chris Meadows commented with this, which I don't remember seeing before, although maybe YWKIA showed me it. Ah, the agony to be the librarian in this library during a whisper fight!

I love George Takei

It's okay to be Takei!!!

Congratulations!

George Takei marries longtime partner: ‘Star Trek’ star, Brad Altman wed in multi-cultural ceremony

George Takei and his longtime partner, Brad Altman, were married Sunday in a multi-cultural ceremony that featured a Buddhist priest, Native American wedding bands, a Japanese Koto harp and a bagpipe procession

They've been together for 21 years. That's longer than most marriages these days, I'd say--and there are those who would never accept that as a 'committed relationship'. It's nice they have the right to make it official now. Congratulations, guys! Live long and prosper. (I couldn't resist.)