Drop In and Decorate Cookie Party in Dartmouth
The public library where I work in Dartmouth, MA hosted our first  "Drop In and Decorate" cookie donation event recently. Local high school honor society students attended along with members of the community. The concept is simple but the results are sweet. Bake...
Tis the Season – East Meets West
Being the student of an Indian spiritual teacher offers the opportunity for a fascinating perspective when Christmas time arrives. My own Christian background finds me celebrating in traditional ways with a Christmas tree, exchanging of presents, sending Christmas...
2009 Parliament of the World’s Religions
The first World's Parliament of Religions was held in Chicago in 1893 in conjunction with the World Columbian Exposition - a precursor to later World's Fairs. On the occasion of the 100 year anniversary, another Parliament was again held in Chicago in 1993. I was...
The Wisdom of Therapy Dogs
From the very moment that I heard of the concept, I was 100% mesmerized and enchanted. I have worked as a librarian for over 20 years but until recently I had yet to hear of the idea that children could read aloud to trained therapy dogs at the library. I was thrilled...
Another Reason to Love Rhode Island – Little Compton
Is it Indian Summer when there is a beautiful day almost 70 degrees F just after some real cold nights with frost and flurries? Whatever the qualification, one thing was certain - on a sunny warm Sunday in November it was imperative to spend time outdoors communing...
Fall Photo Collage
Happy Halloween! This collage contains photos taken around the library where I work in Dartmouth, Massachusetts and at Bishop's Orchard in Guilford, Connecticut.