It's the little things....

[bobobb.livejournal.com]

So Diesel no longer toasts bagels anymore :( and I'm just not crazy about untoasted bagels for some reason. Is there another place in the square (besides Dunkin Donuts) to get a bagel fix first thing in the morning?

Library policy needs explaining

[chenoameg.livejournal.com]

I love the Somerville library, and I have had excellent service at the West branch.

In the past when I have been unable to make it to the library in the week that my held book was there, I called and they were happy to check the book out to my account. This was a win for everyone; I got the book, and they didn't pay for shipping the book around. And, since they checked out the book to me, I didn't keep it for any longer than my share of time.

This week, when I was unable to freeze a hold on a request before my vacation, the book arrived while I was out of the state. I called and asked if they could help me, and they seemed reluctant. I explicitly asked if they could check the book out to me, and they said that they don't do that anymore because it's not fair to keep the book out of circulation. I pleaded my case and they did agree to do it (with the undertone of "just this once").

Can anyone shine light on this new policy? I find it bewildering, since it doesn't help anyone, and it costs the library money.

Princeton Printing space

[laryu.livejournal.com]

FYI: Apparently a tattoo parlor has expressed interest in the Princeton Printing space. (This from a zoning board notice on an upcoming hearing.) Nice addition that fits the Davis vibe, yes?

Tailor in Davis or Ball Sq

[mcary219.livejournal.com]

Hello Davis Square, are there good recommendations for tailoring in Davis or Ball Square?

Thanks again in advance.

Holland Street Cafe goin' Turkish?

[masswich.livejournal.com]

I saw a sign in the once-again-closed Holland Street Cafe saying that it was going to soon open as a Turkish restaurant- the name was something like "Istanbul-Lal".

Hopefully they'll do more then put up a new sign and sell the same food- it did say Turkish Coffee and Tapas, whatever that means...