Author Archives: TommiaW

Food for Thought

Posted on July 18, 2013 by TommiaW

Two interesting reads regarding books and libraries. First, was this NPR piece from a few days ago called, “How Scholastic Sells Literacy to Generations of New Readers.” Some fear that with all the gadgets and gizmos, texting and twittering, that … Continue reading →

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What was I Wondering Wednesday?!

Posted on July 17, 2013 by TommiaW

Ever have one of those days that went into the unknown – lost without really finding anything? Or worse, time sneaking up  on you like Jaws from beneath a supposedly calm surface? That was my day today and I didn’t … Continue reading →

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Random Tuesday

Posted on July 16, 2013 by TommiaW

A few quotes courtesy of Gretchen Rubin’s “The  Happiness Project.” “The true secret of happiness lies in the taking a genuine interest in all the details of daily life.” ~ William Morris “Anything one does every day is important and imposing and anywhere … Continue reading →

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Wandering Far from Home

Posted on July 15, 2013 by TommiaW

Here is my response to day’s Daily Prompt:  Tell us about the farthest you’ve ever traveled from home. Photographers, artists, poets: show us DISTANCE. The Roman Holiday was the most exhilarating time away from my regular routine of study/work/sleep. The week there … Continue reading →

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Sunday Snapshots

Posted on July 14, 2013 by TommiaW

Or a short gathering of weekend/week’s end mischief.

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Saturday Snapshot

Posted on July 13, 2013 by TommiaW
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Friday Fast One

Posted on July 12, 2013 by TommiaW

This is how I feel after three terrific days of training… Quotes courtesy of Psychology Today: Quotes about Learning “We learn more by looking for the answer to a question and not finding it than we do from learning the … Continue reading →

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Refer a Friend – Win 2 Tickets to Fiji

Posted on July 11, 2013 by TommiaW

In need of an escape?

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Gratitude

Posted on July 11, 2013 by TommiaW

From Soul Pancake – http://m.youtube.com/index?&desktop_uri=%2F Who would you write a letter to or call today?

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Wonderful Day: National Teddy Bear Picnic Day

Posted on July 10, 2013 by TommiaW

Today is National Teddy Bear Picnic Day. Thought that fit perfectly with the Weekly Photo Challenge of Nostalgic.  Remember when a toy could be given without a movie/cartoon/television tie-in? Remember when Lincoln Logs and Legos were basic, not thematic and … Continue reading →

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