It Doesn't Get Any Better

​Our local library has a very nice feature.  The entrance to the library is like a large hallway.  In the center of the hallway about twenty feet from the entrance is a set of special displays.  First there is a table with special books related to a program the library is having or an event in the community.  Behind the table are a series of four foot high shelves formed in a rectangle surrounding a round seating area.  In the rectangle area books and DVD’s are divided into different categories.
One set of shelves has staff pick books.  Another has staff pick DVD’s.  Yet another has recently published books.  One set of shelves is devoted to a specific theme each month.  For example, in March this year the theme was Ireland and St. Patrick’s Day.
I was browsing the books in the theme area this past March and was surprised and elated to find both Murphy’s Troubles and Out of Darkness.  The staff never mentioned to me that they had featured both my books.  I am at the library so frequently I think they suspected that I would find the display on my own and of course they were right.
I was so pleased that our Library had been so thoughtful and supportive.  I couldn’t resist, I had Lynette take a picture of me with my books.  One day we had our oldest grandson, Ross, with us at the Library.  Ross loves the library and even has his own library card.  I’ve taught him to use the self-check out machine when he borrows books or DVD’s.  I took Ross to the Ireland display and gave him one of my books.   He went to the nearest chair and sat down to look at the book.  He scanned the front cover then turned over to the back of the book blub.  “Papa O (his name for me) your picture is on the back of this book!”
“Yes, Ross, it is.”
His face scrunched into a question mark.  “Why is your picture on the back of this book, Papa O?”
“Because I wrote the book, Ross.”
He pulled his legs up and smiled broadly, looking at my picture.  I’ve image included the image with this post.
It just doesn’t get any better.