• Lifestyle

    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

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    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

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    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

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    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…

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    Slice of Life Day 22: 2020 Blogging A to Z: Theme Reveal

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    I’m going to take advantage of the Slice of Life blogging community to share my next blogging challenge that begins on April 1st! I’ve participated in the Blogging from A to Z April Challenge since 2016 with a wide variety of themes from storytimes to leadership qualities, to programming and…

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    Slice of Life Day 21: Photographer’s Assistant

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    My partner is a freelance documentary and photojournalist. Which means he’s always meeting really interesting people while getting the chance to pursue his dream. As his girlfriend, I’ve helped a lot with different projects. We’ve covered a few weddings of friends and human light stands make his job just a…