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: November 2009

  • Crafty Monday: Zick Zack Tunic progress

    I picked up my Zick Zack Tunic again and am making some great progress. I finished the back a couple of months ago and am now working on the front. I’m almost completed the decreases. I can see the light at the end of the tunnel! I can’t wait to finish this and wear it.…

  • 3 waterfalls

    If you ever find yourself at Multnomah Falls and are irritated by the large crowds, might I suggest a  prettier location, not too far away? If you drive a mile or so East on the Historic Columbia River Highway you will find Horsetail Falls. There you will find a trail-head for a really easy, fun,…

  • The amazing adventures of Kavalier and Clay

    At the moment I am reading The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay by Michael Chabon. I was invited to join the woman’s book group at the library and thought it would be a great way to make some friends. I still love the idea. I checked out the current read, fully planning on attending…

  • 3rd grade

    When I was in 3rd grade, one afternoon on the playground, the girls in my class formed the, “I hate Carol club.” I’m not sure why. Carol was a friend of ours. We all hung out with her regularly. I think there might have been a fight between Carol and another girl and the other…

  • Sunday’s hike

    Sunday’s hike

      While visiting Eagle Fern Park on Sunday we learned of a nearby state park, McIver State Park. So we thought we would check it out on Sunday. It was really pretty. There was a beautiful disc-golf field that was well-kept. We found a hiking trail that wasn’t as well kept as the field (clearly…