Discovering the joy (and deliciousness) of The Mac Stack

What a weekend! When a great mate invites you down to Sunnyside to sample the next amazing idea she has for the brilliant Heavenly Hotdogs The Diner you of course say a resounding YES!!!

We've been there from the start, the initial idea which led to the dream that inevitably morphed into the local business Heavenly Hotdogs. Murray Bridge as a community has really got behind this local business and why wouldn't we? Great food, great family atmosphere and all at an unbelievable price. Naturally the idea has gone from takeaway van to full scale diner. It is amazing to see how much effort this wife and husband team are investing into creating something special as the site on Adelaide Road is slowly but surely becoming the perfect hangout.

I just love the vision of that beautiful dreamer Sunshine from Sunnyside, her love of all things eighties and a solid memory of the best hotdogs that have ever existed. Now this dreamer has imagined a tower of deliciousness that starts with the comfort legend macaroni and cheese and then adds succulent beef, bacon, homemade onion rings, all things absolutely delectable. I could not help but clean my plate and I look forward to the chance to order this mountain of deliciousness off the menu. If you need a meal that is sure to satisfy I can guarantee if you order The Mac Stack is sure to satisfy, 100%!!!

ALIA article – How have you grown professionally during the pandemic?

Good afternoon all... 

I have discovered recently an opportunity to write an article for Incite magazine which is the Australian Libraries and Information Association (of Australia) magazines for Librarians and Information professionals

Although my article will not be included in next month's publication I did enjoy writing about my current experiences in Libraryland

I have included my article piece below:

 

ALIA article – How have you grown professionally during the pandemic?

 

My name is Tim Law, Library Team Leader at the Murray Bridge Library in South Australia. During this current pandemic I have found the opportunity to be far more bravely creative. With permission and encouragement from our Incident Response Team and my Manager I and my team have delved into the realm of online activities and I think we like it.

Closing the library on the evening of March 25 we were completely inexperienced with running events and activities online and totally unprepared, not knowing where to begin. Without a way to supply our normal array of activities for families as well as author visits and workshops we began to examine how other libraries were supplying these types of events.

While at home for a week following the library closure I also began posting LIVE storytelling, craft and simple science sessions from home, involving my two daughters who loved playing up to the camera. Feedback from friends and family enabled me to alter where I filmed, how long and whether I pre-recorded or filmed LIVE. Soon after returning to the library the team and I used what we have already learned to create fun sessions for our local families to enjoy.

We now plan to continue to explore the digital and see how it can run side by side with our previous program. This pandemic has taught me bravery, stretched my creativity and given me and my team an exciting license to try.