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

  • Six Word Saturday (it’s a cliche but it’s true)

    The Universe moves in surprising ways.

  • Weekly Photo Challenge: Renewal

    The Weekly Photo Challenge at WordPress is Renewal. I thought about posting a more traditional vision of renewal (which, to me, is springtime). I have lots of photos that would work. However, I decided to choose the photo above. On the surface it looks nothing like renewal, however when I look at it that is exactly…

  • Barack and roll!

    I am SO HAPPY and relieved that Obama won re-election. I haven’t been into politics for quite awhile. I used to rant about it  a lot on this blog awhile ago. But that fire has turned into a few smoldering embers at the bottom of the pit. On the eve before election day I suddenly…

  • Wayback Wednesday

    My high school friend found this and texted it to me last night. It is from, I think, my senior year. So 1986 or 87. I am being startled while walking out of a bathroom stall, I see. I have no memory of this particular event. What was up with my outfit? What style was…

  • Weekly photo challenge: geometry

    Here is an entry for the Weekly Photo Challenge. The subject this week is Geometry. This was taken with my digital camera and edited on my iPad with Snapseed and Altphoto. I took this photo in Spokane, WA. This place is aptly called, “Glass Alley.” Related articles Weekly Photo Challenge: Geometry (mytropicalhome.wordpress.com) Weekly Photo Challenge: Geometry…