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.

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  • Now I know what inspired The Birds

    Did you know that Hitchcock had a home in Scotts Valley? It’s true. Scotts Valley is a mere hop away from Santa Cruz and the Coast. Apparently he was very fond of his second home here. I say this because I am convinced, since he lived in the area, that his movie, The Birds, had…

  • What I should have taken a picture of yesterday

    When Cindy and I were out out on our walk yesterday, a man rode by on his bike. He was adorned with buttons – the kind that say things, for example “Viva Bush”, or “Don’t blame me I voted for Kerry” (would that even fit on a button?). I think he also wore a silly…

  • 100 things about me

    This is something that people in the knit blog world have been doing. I did this and posted it on Black Sheep and thought I would also post it here on Blatherskite, as well. Enjoy! Or skip it. I’ll understand if you do 🙂 . I was born in Spokane, WA in 1969. I ‘m…

  • Some sort of berry tree on a hill.

    Some sort of berry tree on a hill.

    I took this today on a walk at Pogonip. I hope you don’t mind the pictures. I like the idea of taking, and posting, a picture a day a la dooce. I am going to try it. We’ll see how I will fare when I have to work tommorrow.

  • Sleepwalking

    For the first time in my life I sleepwalked last night. It was a very strange experience. I remember waking up, standing over the air-purifyer and feeling really confused. Raffa was asking me what I was doing (this is what woke me up) and I stood there, confused, and said, “uh, I don’t know.” Then…