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  • AboutI am also known as CraftyMoni elsewhere on the web. I am a Children’s Librarian. I am a photographer. I am a knitter. I am a reader. I am a wannabe poet. I blog. Sometimes I complain. I like to swear. I have a really twisted sense of humor. I think I might be a Zen Buddhist (Still trying to decide). Not a fan of organized religion. I am very liberal and can be vocal about it at times. I’m a daydreamer. Sometimes sassy. I try to be compassionate. I think I’m pretty nice most of the time. You can delve into deeper waters by reading these posts. You can see my photography on my Flickr page. If you like any photos you see there or on this site and would like to buy a print let me know. I would be happy to sell one to you! I blather about library stuff on  Twitter. You will also find me on Google+ and Facebook. Enjoy your visit!  
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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.
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  • In six words or fewer, tell a story about the places you’ll go

    In six words or fewer, tell a story about the places you’ll go

    March 5, 2016

    Barcelona and Dublin, one Month away.

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    I need blog fodder for this 100 days project, so I thought I’d rekindle my 6 word Saturday posts. Lucky me! I found out that this is a thing! Check out Kelsye.com for details!

    In the featured image you might notice that I made a notebook. I am determined to keep a travel sketchbook while I’m there. I’ve already started making it, as you can see I made the cover and inside I started making the ubiquitous lists.

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  • Carnival Graveyard

    Carnival Graveyard

    March 4, 2016

    Carnival Graveyard

    It seems I am on a Long Beach, WA kick, so let’s keep going with it, shall we? Here is a pinhole image taken on Halloween of last year. We stumbled on some old, broken down, carnival rides on the edge of town.

     

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    Geeky Bits:

    Camera: Terrapin Bijou
    Film: Ektar 100
    Exposure time: 5 seconds

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  • Another fun day at the lodge

    Another fun day at the lodge

    March 3, 2016

    Today I had the pleasure of meeting my internet friend Peter De Graaff and his lovely wife! I took them up to Timberline Lodge and it was unbelievably beautiful. We got blue skies and a fantastic view of the mountain. It’s such a joy to meet my internet friends in real life. 🙂

    Bluebird day
    Bluebird day
    The Dining Room
    The Dining Room
    Heidi, the Timberline Lodge mascot
    Heidi, the Timberline Lodge mascot
    Peter and his amazing camera
    Peter and his amazing camera
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  • March Postcard Swap

    March Postcard Swap

    March 2, 2016

    It’s that time again. Time for a new postcard swap!

    This past month I recieved an amazing postcard from Alex. The back of it says that it is the actual house from the American Gothic painting!

    We are exchanging postcards of our original photography that we either print in a darkroom or on a printer. If you are interested in participating fill out the form below. If you have questions, feel free to ask!
     

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  • Pinhole Adventure 

    Pinhole Adventure 

    March 1, 2016

    Today I am starting another “100 days” project in which I post everyday on my blog for 100 days. I had a lot of fun doing this last year and decided I wanted to continue this practice, but trying it at different times of the year. This year, over the next few months. I have a lot of adventures planned so I thought it would make sense to plan my project around March/April/May.

    I was kind of hoping I would do a lot of writing for my blog during my down time but that hasn’t happened at all. So I have no idea what the posts will look like over the next few months (aside from my adventuring).

    Today, though, I will tell you about my day yesterday. I had a fantastic day up on Timberline Lodge with my buddy Donna. It was our monthly Pinhole Mayhem outing, sans Gretchen (whom we missed). We took the bus up there, which was a new adventure for me. It worked out very well and I think I will be taking the bus up there a lot in the future for snow shoeing.

    I use my iPhone to help me compose my pinhole photos (I hope this isn’t cheating!) so I often come away from these adventures with a ton of snapshots. Here are a few of them! (click the image for more info)

     

    I have lived here for six years and I have never seen Timberline Lodge in the Winter, which is really the way it is meant to be experienced. Can you believe that?!? Here is the front entrance. The put a covering over the stairs to prevent it from getting covered in snow and ice.
    I have lived here for six years and I have never seen Timberline Lodge in the Winter, which is really the way it is meant to be experienced. Can you believe that?!? Here is the front entrance. The put a covering over the stairs to prevent it from getting covered in snow and ice.
    Donna Pinholing the mountain
    Donna Pinholing the mountain
    The trees look so awesome surrounded by snow. I actually kind of love snow, when I don't have to shovel it or drive in it!
    The trees look so awesome surrounded by snow. I actually kind of love snow, when I don’t have to shovel it or drive in it!
    We even got to see Mt Jefferson!
    We even got to see Mt Jefferson!
    At the Ram's Head bar
    At the Ram’s Head bar
    The lobby of Timberline Lodge
    The lobby of Timberline Lodge
    And finally, a selfie. In May I am going to be participating in a gallery showing of pinhole self portraits so I have selfies on the mind lately. (More on the show later!)
    And finally, a selfie. In May I am going to be participating in a gallery showing of pinhole self portraits so I have selfies on the mind lately. (More on the show later!)

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