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: Random

Just random crap. Foolish gibberish.

  • What’s Going On

    I thought this look into Kerouac‘s “other” writing fascinating. Dude. I think I’m going with insane. The oldest man to summit Everest is from Spokane. And he did it Tuesday. Has the missing link been found?

  • What’s Going On

    This is a really sad local story. It especially hits home for me since the man who hit me was also an elderly person. And while I have forgiven the person who hit me (I know he didn’t mean to do it and I’m sure he feels awful) I do feel that he should not…

  • What’s going on

    This is worth a read. It’s President Obama’s first 100 days, Facebook style! Yikes. I’m bordering between “this is nuts” and “wow. I’m impressed!” maybe a little of both? An option for nontheists who don’t participate in the National Day of Prayer.

  • What’s Going On

    The Very Hungry Caterpillar turned 40 on Friday! The Swine Flu! I have to say, I’m not super freaked out about this. Should I be? I realize that the Flu has been a major killer in the past. But things are different now. Right? Specter switches. Have to seen this yet? Awesome!!! This, however, is…

  • What’s going on

    Monday marked the 10th anniversary of the Columbine shootings. Amazing AND yummy. It will be interesting to see how this plays out. Oh good! I always really liked Gavin Newsom. I hope he wins. I don’t know. I kind of like getting lost in Google results. Interesting! Get well soon Mr. Hawking! Oh, and happy…