Everyone in there is grim-looking and the whole place reeks of the most artificial silence, and if you sneeze or cough or walk a little too loudly, all the stern and studious people look up and glare at you. The stacks can be nice once in awhile, depending on my mood, and I really do love libraries in general, but it is never bad to create a little joy in such a serious place:

And it is by far more thrilling to scan your hand than periodicals from the 1920s…

 

Must find other non-conspicuous, fun things to scan…