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What’s in That Pile Beside My Bed

You know how you have that pile of books you’ve checked out from the library and want to read, but just can’t seem to get to? They form a nice pile next to–or on the bottom shelf of–your bed’s nightstand. … Continue reading

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Get Out There and Garden!

April is National Gardening Month. So to inspire you to get into your yard and start growing, or even just to give you some ideas of where to start, the library has these books to guide you: How to Grow … Continue reading

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Another Happy Birthday to Him

So, another year has gone by and it’s time for another birthday. Amazingly enough, exactly one year later, it is again my turn to write the blog post on my son’s birthday. (He’s 12, OMG!)  I think I have the … Continue reading

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Leap Day!

Today is usually not on the calendar. Only once every four years do we get this additional day in February. What do you do with your “extra” day? Do you envy or feel sorry for those born on February 29th? … Continue reading

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Need a Fix Between Downton Abbey Episodes?

So I hear that this Downton Abbey show is getting to be a pretty big deal. People at work are talking about it. People on Facebook are talking about it. (I’ve even seen pictures of people in funny hats who … Continue reading

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Where’s the Love?

Are you ready for it? That most pressure-filled of holidays? No, I’m not talking about Thanksgiving or the winter holidays that require you to spend time with your family. I’m talking about Valentine’s Day. Either you’re in a relationship and … Continue reading

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The D Word

It’s a hard thing to talk about. It’s one of the top stressors a person can face in a lifetime. It affects all people involved and often not in ways that can be understood until years later. And according to … Continue reading

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Potluck Anyone?

One not so well kept secret around the Main Library is that the First Floor – New & Featured staff love a good potluck. We indulge our passion for cooking, eating and sharing approximately every other month. We celebrate arrivals, … Continue reading

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Another Wordless Wednesday

So the day before the huge hustle and bustle of another family holiday, I thought it might be nice to observe a silent wordless Wednesday. Actually it may not be so silent, as I think these photographs speak volumes.  The … Continue reading

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I Must Focus…Oh, Look – Shiny!

Yesterday I got distracted. I got almost nothing productive done. It happens from time to time. Hopefully, this doesn’t happen to you too often. Most everyone agrees—in this age of technology, it’s easier to be distracted. If you’re trying to … Continue reading

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