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Top Ten Tuesday: Characters I’d Name a Pet After
So, my dog that I’m constantly sharing about on my blog, is named after a book character and an opera term all in one. She’s Aria, partially inspired by Game of Thrones. And yes, she’s very vocal, stubborn, and feisty. It’s a great name and one my pup (exhaustingly) lives…
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It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? 11/16/2020
What I Read Just when I think I’ve hit my limit for 2020, something else happens and I have to readjust the way I’m thinking. I’m just tired. And this week, I definitely used my books as an escape that was desperately needed. This past week, I read almost four…
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Storytime Theme: Laughter
For the month of November, I’m going to be sharing storytime themes about the things I’m grateful for! Time for a little laughter. It’s one of the things that keep me going right now. It’s been a rough year for just about everyone and when I think I can’t handle…
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Diwali Picture Books
Happy Diwali readers! One of India’s largest holidays of the year, this 5-day festival of lights begins today! Learn more about Diwali from Nat Geo Kids! My community has a large population of Indian families and the library celebrates Diwali every year. Typically we host a large gathering and highlight…
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Four on Friday: World Kindness Day
It’s World Kindness Day! It’s a Friday the 13th during the craziest year to date and rather than being superstitious today, let’s shower the world in kindness (while wearing a mask and maintaining social distance)! Find something that you can do to spread some kindness today – maybe it’s paying…
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15 Books for Veteran’s Day
I know, I know, I’m a day late for Veteran’s Day in the U.S. I was sure that I already had a list for Veteran’s Day, but when I went looking yesterday to re-tweet the list, I couldn’t find one! I’ve got a list for Memorial Day and Armed Forces…
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Top Ten Tuesday: Book Titles that Would Make Great Song Titles
I was worried I was going to find this theme difficult, but book titles and song titles are very similar! I loved all these titles and think they would work really well as song titles too! If you’re loving the music/lit combo, check out my list of Titles That Would…
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It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? 11/9/2020
What I Read This was a busy week both nationally and personally. I spent much of my week trying not to be too obsessive about the election. But, when you live with a photojournalist who was covering the election, it’s kind of hard not to. My first stressor? Making sure…
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Taking a Deep Breath
I feel like I can breathe just a little easier today. I try not to make this blog too political, but it’s been a long four years. It’s been four years of hate, divisiveness, anger, and frustration. And I’m not saying that everything is magically going to get better. It’s…
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Storytime Theme: Family
For the month of November, I’m going to be sharing storytime themes about the things I’m grateful for! First up? That’s easy, family. If nothing else comes out of this crazy, mixed-up, upside-down year I have learned how much my family truly means to me. With my siblings spread across…
