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: August 2009

  • Crafty Monday: spun out (not really)

    I thought for today’s installment of Crafty Monday I would show you some of the yarn spinning projects I’ve been working on. The first of these projects is made from llama fleece. One of my co-workers kindly offered half of a llama fleece that was “in her closet” one day and I eagarly accepted the…

  • Book talk: Catching Fire

    I mentioned yesterday that I got my hands on Catching Fire. I actually won a copy from Abby The Librarian,who writes  a fantastic blog about children’s librarianship and all things related. I seriously couldn’t believe that I had won. It was on a Monday and it was a wonderful way to start the week. I…

  • Photography Friday: Japanese Maple

    Photography Friday: Japanese Maple

      Again, a week has gone by and no post. I just haven’t been in the mood. I feel sort of guilty about that. I do love blogging and love my little space on the internet here but there are times when I’m just not feeling very chatty. I haven’t even taken any pictures this…