Blatherskite

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I am a Children’s Librarian living in the Portland, Oregon area. When I am not Children’s Librianing I like to play with cameras and film. I also like playing the ukulele, knitting, sketching, and hiking.

Tag: Arts

  • “And they call THAT art!”

    Yesterday a group of people were checking out the current art installation that we have here at the library: pieces inspired by the book Mink River. One of them is a mixed media piece that incorporates found items: cigarette butts. One of the group pointed out the piece to his friend and said, “Look at…

  • The letter

    The letter

    I originally posted the finished version of the poem I was working out in the photo above on Flickr. Then I lost my nerve and deleted it. And then I felt weak and stupid for losing my nerve. So I’m posting it here, for your entertainment and enjoyment (or judgment. whatever.). A letter to my…

  • Highlights

    Highlights

    I’ve been spending some time updating the photos on older blog posts and have been enjoying the walk down memory lane. Some of these old posts document some really great quotes I’ve heard from random people over the years. Here are a few highlights: “I died in Spring and was resurrected in Winter.” – guy…

  • Micheal Moore Film Banned

    Micheal Moore’s latest film, Fahrenheit 9/11, has been banned by Disney, it’s distributor. Unbelievable. Well, you know what? It just makes really, really want to go see it. It must be bloody fantastic if it has been banned by Disney.