Robert Found the Queen
He was pleased to find some Anne Rice on the cart that wasn't reserved for someone else. He scooped up this vampire tale and plans to take a bite out of the book this week.
If the Shoe Fits...
Mary Winzig was reading my blogpost last week about Eric and his need for new boots. She thought of a pair of Western boots, size eight that she had been holding onto, and didn't need. Eric was thrilled to receive the donation of new boots. The interaction happened to be caught on film in this segment by KGW News. Thanks to Mary for her generosity.
Daniella Took Muse
The first time we met, she was sitting under the Burnside Bridge on a drizzly, gray day. On this day she was perched on a rock down by the Willamette, and the sun shone on her black hoodie. She was glad to see the Street Books bicycle pedal up. Happy reading, Daniella.
How Much Debt Do You Owe?
Outside the Occupy Portland library, this poster:
The fine print:
Andrea: $30,000, student loans
Steve: $8,000, student loans
Rex: $36,000, mental health/hospital
Cameron: $900, my dog needed it
Street Books Visits the Library at Occupy Portland
The librarian on duty, Zella, showed us the stamp inside each of their library books, and said that several Multnomah County librarians have volunteered their time to catalogue and digitalize incoming book donations. On the shelves: everything from The Lover by Marguerite Duras to Crashing the Party by Ralph Nader, to A Beginner's Guide to Puppetry.
Billi Picked Up Richard's Books For Him
We had two Anne Rice novels for Richard, and since he was away, Billi checked them out for him. Happy reading, Richard.
Jim Donated Asimov
A resident at the Right 2 Dream Too camp, Jim is one of our most faithful patrons -- he's currently reading A Desert Solitaire by Edward Abbey, and looking forward to a Dennis LeHane novel next. On Wednesday he donated Murder at the ABA by Isaac Asimov.
Laura Shares Her Vision
Laura, an activist at the Right 2 Dream Too camp, contributed her zine about practicing nonviolence. It's available to read at the Street Books library. Thanks, Laura.
Robert Chose Hound of the Far Side
Nothing like a collection of old Gary Larson cartoons to pass the time.
Western Cowboy Boots, Size Eight
Eric doesn't really need parts for his spaceship, but he does need a pair of boots for the winter. Being a true westerner, he is partial to cowboy boots.
InnerG: Street Artist
I met InnerG on the waterfront. He approached me and asked, "Are you the book lady?" I told him I was one of two book ladies who works with Street Books. We chatted for a while about what it means to make art and what it is like to make a living. We spoke about Banksy and Mr. Brainwash and how their stories have helped to mold InnerG's philosophy about art. It is a beautiful one: it isn't about selling artwork as much as it is about making real art.
Richard Makes a Donation
Richard made a donation to Street Books, two books he has already read. He is on the request list and waiting for the last two books in Anne Rice's, The Witching Hour Series: Lasher and Taltos.
Communitecture
Mark Lakeman approached the Street Books library and wanted to photograph me with a patron to share some of the amazing projects our fair city has to offer. He was on site at the R2DToo camp to post the vision for the camp at 4th and Burnside - a beautiful one at that:
Lakeman, as part of the Communitecture team, volunteered to create a very professional visioning of the future of the R2DToo camp.
Army of One
I met Granny today on shift. She rolled up to the cart in her pink Army Veteran ballcap and began looking for some science fiction. She found "The Disposessed" by Portland Author, Ursula K. Le Guin. It takes a strong woman to know one, which leads me to believe that Granny and Ursula will get along just fine.
Right to Read...
Jan is a new Street Books Patron. She found a book to take with her and said she would be back to see us next week. Until then, Jan!