Category: Life

It’s mostly what this blog’s about.

  • On finding my roots

    The day before yesterday  a young man approached  the Reference Desk asking for books that would teach him  Gaelic. I found him some books and  we chatted for a bit. He mentioned that he wanted to learn more about his Irish heritage. I asked  if he planned on visiting Ireland soon. “Someday,” he said. I…

  • As I go through these old photos I am realizing that my Granny Mary liked to dress us up and take cute photos of us. Here is one of them. I don’t know why I am so upset. Usual bratty kid stuff, I’m sure.

  • My grandparents. They were so adorable. They drove that there camper every year from Coeur d’Alene, Idaho down to Mexico. Every year! The always brought home ephemera from their trips (as you can see). This photo was taken camping somewhere in Idaho. Probably at Lake Pend Oreille. .

  • Raf and I have decided to, everyday, try at least one new thing. Today we are trying two new things. We are trying a new recipe (vegetarian Mac-n-cheese) AND we checked out Oregon City, a place we have never been. We started with a walk from the book, Portland City Walks. We hit a snag,…

  • I am so cute it makes me want to puke.