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.

Month: December 2005

  • 2005

    It’s New Years Eve, December 31st, time to reflect on 2005. As far as the state of the world and the nation, 2005 sucked. It really did. It started out with the horrifying Tsunamis in Asia. That pretty much set the tone for the year. Then there was the Terri Schiavo fiasco. It was truly…

  • Christmas

    I have to say, this was a wonderful Christmas. The best part about it was being able to spend it with my family. I haven’t been up here for Christmas in 8 years, and I really have missed the holidays without them. I think just being able to spend Christmas with them was the best…

  • ‘Twas the night before Christmas…

    ‘Twas the night before Christmas…

      Merry Christmas, everyone!

  • The house across the street

    One of the Christmas memories I remember fondly from my youth was driving around the South Hill and looking at the elaborate lights on all of the beautiful houses. I’ve been dying to get out and look around this year, but haven’t had a car until this week. So tonight, after going to my brother’s…

  • FR10. “War on Christmas” edition

    It’s Friday! and you know what that means. Fire up the old mp3 player and see what comes your way. Today’s FR10 is dedicated to the so-called “War on Christmas.” Fire. Pointer Sisters. Billboard Hits, 1979. I love this song! I think the last time I heard it I was a young, disco, Seventies child.…