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.

Author: Moni

  • Mine

    I fell in love with the desert when I visited my dad last month. It’s beautiful. I was trying to put my finger on what I loved about it. I think what I loved is that it reminded me of home. Spokane lives on the edge of the high desert of Eastern Washington. For most…

  • How to become a poet

    I have been remiss this month! It is National Poetry Month and I haven’t even mentioned it. I am going to remedy that right now. Here is wonderful poem that my colleague and I are performing tomorrow night at a poetry reading. It’s called “Reply To The Question: ‘How Can You  Become A Poet.’” Written by Eve…

  • Beach Thing

    Here is a pinhole photo I took last Christmas at the Oregon Coast. I really like the photos from this particular roll of film. They have caused me to play more with my Zero 2000 this year. ——————————————————– Geeky bits: Camera: Zero 2000 Film: Ektar 100

  • Salmon River – (Reposted from Pinhole Obscura*)

    Have you heard the expression “thin place?” I first heard of this 4 years ago when a Buddhist friend told me about them. Described as places where you can reach out and touch Heaven (whatever that is to you). The Salmon River is my thin place. I first encountered this place a month after I…

  • Motel 66

    I got some film back this past week! Here is a photo I took of an old run-down motel on Route 66. I’ll post more from this trip soon. I have a roll of Tri-x that I need to develop first. I had a a great trip and lots to say about it. I may…