Happy Father’s Day! I hope all the fathers out there who are reading this are having a great day (and I for one consider someone a father even if their only “children” happen to have fur and a tail). I don’t normally post on Sundays, but this special occasion seemed to warrant it. However, a […]
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National Library Week: What Has Your Library Taught You?
I love libraries. Ever since childhood, they’ve long felt like the safest place on Earth. I could barely see over the counter on that auspicious day decades ago when I officially became a library card holder (I was so small that all the librarians didn’t think I could possibly write my own name, the only prerequisite to gain that […]
5 Must-Visit Events on World Puppetry Day
March 21st is World Puppetry Day. This is an important occasion for my family since my husband has been a part-time puppet maker for over two decades. From green zombies in leather jackets to the Edgar Allan Poe puppet featured below, he’s helped to spark my interest in this fascinating field of artistry. If you […]