I was spared from any great disasters when I was little, but there was plenty of news of them in newspapers and on the radio, and there were graphic images of them in newsreels. For me, as for all children, the world could have come to seem a scary place to live. But I felt … Continue reading Looking for the Helpers…
It’s pretty dark and gloomy out there today, dear readers, but we are eager to combat our growing autumnal lethargy with a look at the phenomenal programs that we have coming up in November and December! We have done our best to assemble a line-up of classes, concerts, film screenings, and activities to drive away … Continue reading Looking Ahead…
Now, don’t get us wrong, beloved patrons–we have any number of sensational new books that are quite eager to join you this crisp autumn weekend for any adventures (or blanket-fort hiding) in which you care to indulge. But this week, in honor of Banned Book Week, we thought it might be fun to introduce you … Continue reading Five (Banned) Book Friday!
“When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, ‘Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping. To this day, especially in times of disaster, I remember my mother’s words, and I am always comforted by realizing that there are … Continue reading Look for the Helpers
We all have stories that save us. I’ve used this phrase a few times here, dear readers, and I really do believe it. We’ve all had a person who came into our lives precisely when they were most needed, and gave us a new direction, some advice, or perhaps some comfort, and made an indelible … Continue reading Stories that save you
If the weather of the last week hasn’t gotten you thinking about hygge, then nothing will! Did you spend any time during the last snowstorms, cozied up on your couch with a cup of tea, a warm blanket, a good book and your loved ones? Did you binge watch your favorite TV shows? Did you go … Continue reading Wednesdays @ West: Cooking up some hygge
Have you ever gotten so excited to see a new book you’ve been dying to get your hands on that you forget to watch where you are going and walk into a pole? No? Ok, well then we’ll assume that’s just me. In case you’re curious, the book I was recently so distracted by is The … Continue reading Wednesdays @ West: DIY Hygge