At our small town library, where I work as a librarian, we have started a writing club. Every meeting we choose a prompt and take ten minutes to write. Occasionally I write a little bit that makes me feel as if I have created something worth remembering and sharing. On this post I will share … Continue reading Pen & Ink Princeton
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Hilda the Librarian
It was up and down, turn around, what? wait a minute, what? for a while. Transitioning to life after homeschool, for me, was a around your elbow to get to your thumb journey. The problem was that I have ideas. Too many ideas. Another problem was hormones. Thankfully, women are sharing more about their experiences … Continue reading Hilda the Librarian
Friendship Garden
I was born and raised in south eastern United States. Growing up, when I heard people speak of their gardens they were probably referring to their vegetable gardens. Flowers were mostly restricted to designated beds and borders. The area outside of our homes, which could be grass or trees or dirt or flower beds or … Continue reading Friendship Garden
Commonplace Connections
As I read books, I make notes of passages to copy in my Commonplace book. When the book is finished I add it to my stack of books that are waiting for me to transfer notated quotes into my Commonplace. When I sit down to the joyful task of copying those quotes, I choose which … Continue reading Commonplace Connections
Deck the Halls
For Christmas this year I had zero desire to decorate. But through gentle encouragement from my son and women here in these blessed little squares, I decided to unpack a few things and very slightly deck the halls of this old house. I placed our few carolers in pleasant spots, set up our little vintage … Continue reading Deck the Halls
Harth and Home 