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.

Category: Life

It’s mostly what this blog’s about.

  • Wayback Wednesday

    I totally remember when this was taken. My Granny Mary and Grandpa Ed bought the cooking stove and they loved it. Granny Mary wanted to take pictures of us grandkids with her new stove so set up this cute little vignette that has me taking on the role of woman cooking and my big brother the…

  • Wayback Wednesday

    December of 1973, playing in the snow with my little brother.

  • Media Fast: Day 7

    My media fast has been mind-blowingly enlightening. As I mentioned the other day, after a couple of days I felt 100 percent better. No depression. More focus. My brain feels sharper. I think eliminating everything is a very important part of this exercise. By doing this I have realized what I miss and what I…

  • Wayback Wednesday

    Halloween of 1973. I was 4 years old. I remember this. I am with our neighbor. She took me to a halloween party at, I think, her school. I remember having a lot of fun at this party. I have a very clear memory of a trick someone did involving invisible ink. They wrote something…

  • A wedding is a good reason for us to get together

    I finally stepped away from my scanner and Raf and I made the drive to Spokane for my brother’s wedding. My sister is here from Alaska and my niece is visiting from Minnesota and it is fantastic to see them, and on such a happy occasion. The wedding was really nice. My niece asked, “does…