• Lifestyle

    Slice of Life Day 29: Memories

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    Since I’m now working from home and sitting in my home office every day, I figured I need to make it as comfortable as possible for at least the next week, maybe longer! I hate being cold and sitting still for long periods of time is usually when I’m coldest!…

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    Slice of Life Day 28: Clean House or Weekend Plans

    water

    A number of people I’ve spoken with or have seen on social media are doing spring cleaning projects during the coronavirus. Me? I feel like I’m working overtime to keep everything up and running. And that’s even though the library isn’t even open right now! Which means, now that’s it’s…

  • Lists

    Four on Friday: The Unexpected

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    If you’re looking for some picture books that will pique a child’s interest, then look no further than these four titles! Today’s Four on Friday: The Unexpected theme includes stories that have unexpected parts that will definitely keep you on your toes. And you’ll definitely have kids hanging on every…

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    Slice of Life Day 27: Reading Rogue

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    Even as busy as it’s been over the past few days I finally finished a book! This is a huge accomplishment because the past few weeks have been so crazy and honestly the last thing I want to do at night is to open a book. But finally, I finished…

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    Slice of Life Day 26: Work from Home

    office

    Yesterday was my first official work from home day. I’ll tell you, I feel a little more relaxed knowing that we’re at least at this point for two weeks now. The stress of the unknown every day was getting to me for sure. Never knowing what the next press conference…

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    Slice of Life Day 25: New Roommate

    red earred slider

    Yep, that’s right, I’ve got a new roommate! And I bet you’ll never guess who/what it is! This is Tera, the library’s red-earred slider. He’s lived at the library for about ten years and absolutely loves people! We’ve been closed to the public since March 13th, but have had staff…

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    Top Ten Tuesday: Magical Realism in Middle Grade Fiction

    Top Ten Tuesday

    Since today was a Genre Freebie theme, I decided to go with one of my favorite sub-genres – magical realism and in one of my favorite age groups – middle grade fiction. Magical realism is a touch of magic in an otherwise very real setting. Check out these great examples…

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    Slice of Life Day 23: Connecting

    phones

    It’s hard to write about things other than COVID-19 as it’s affecting people everywhere and really challenging people in everyday life. But, in the midst of all the stressful craziness, I am trying to find the positives. And this past week, I’ve definitely talked with more friends and family that…

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    It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? 3/23/2020

    Last Week So who knew trying to work during a global pandemic is absolutely exhausting? I’d get home after a workday and barely have enough energy to make dinner and stay awake to blog, let alone read anything. I am mentally and emotionally drained, trying my hardest not to freak…