Here I am in small town, USA, working in a gorgeous library. Love it here; we have great patrons - young & once young - who love to read. I am really looking forward to the MLA Conference in OC. I have only been to OC once in 1993 for a short weekend. My husband & I went with some family members and young children and it was the first time I had heard the ocean roar! I had been warned how loud it would be - but to hear it for myself was amazing. It was my first experience of getting knocked down by a very large, salty wave. Thank goodness, I had taken my glasses off! Anyway, serious things to consider like - what to pack? Oh, by the way, the speakers sound pretty interesting too!
