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 2012

  • Tell us about a moment when your life was changed in a split second

    The Daily Post asks us to do this:  For this week’s writing challenge: tell us about a moment when your life was changed in a split second. The good, the bad, the funny, and the thought-provoking, our lives are composed of a series of meaningful events that help to shape who we are. Every now and…

  • wayback wednesday

    This is me when I was in “Musical Kindergarten,” a preschool for children who were musically inclined. I have no memory of it. I think I liked it though. Oh look! Someone is about to clock me with maracas:

  • Tom, Dick, and Harry Mountain

    Continuing my scanning spree, here is a photo I took hiking Tom, Dick, and Harry Mountain. As you can see, it was a beautiful, clear day and we got a fantastic view of Mt. Hood. It was the first time I had been on this hike. Really fun! I learned a few things on this…

  • Rafael and the trees

    I’ve been spending time this weekend scanning negatives of photos from recent hikes. This was taken on my hike to Ramona Falls. I love how it really emphasizes how tall the trees are. This was taken with my Yashica Mat 124g and Portra 160 film.

  • Thrift Shop by Macklemore

    This album is full of all sorts of win. Here is my favorite song from it: