Author Archives: TommiaW

Gliding – Sunday Snapshot

Posted on June 10, 2012 by TommiaW

Nothing says ‘bold’ like gliding through the air – with or without the parachute. Imagine stepping out of the library, arms heavy with stories to carry me away only to see a solo sailor making their way to…where? I can … Continue reading →

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Awaiting the (Re)Opening

Posted on June 9, 2012 by TommiaW

This photo was taken a couple of years ago, a path from the fish hatchery to the lower part of the Falls. That part of the trail has been closed now for renovations and there’s still a year to go … Continue reading →

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A Fine Founder of the Sci-Fi Frontier

Posted on June 8, 2012 by TommiaW

 (photo from the Raybradbury.com site) There are only a few things I remember about Ray Bradbury: My joy in listening to Leonard Nimoy reading “The Martian Chronicles” (and briefly planting a seed/wish of being able to go to Mars some … Continue reading →

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Themes, Theaters and Other Things

Posted on June 7, 2012 by TommiaW

 (Image courtesy of Google.com/doodle.) This June is jumping with many themes, so of course I have no ‘proper’ focus for this month’s collection of posts. The first drive-in theater opened on the sixth of June in 1933 and that turned … Continue reading →

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Words and Art

Posted on June 6, 2012 by TommiaW

The wonderful thing about libraries is the  many works of art within and without. This raven was spotted a few steps down from the Poetry Machine just before the main doors. What is the story behind the casting, the artist, … Continue reading →

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Melodic Trinity Hymns

Posted on June 5, 2012 by TommiaW

Tunes – Holy Trinity Sunday brings out the most wonderfully woven hymns praising the Triune God. There are favorites. There are discoveries. Each hymn offers a thoughtful reflection of the foundation of faith. This Sunday’s ‘focus five’ included: * Come, … Continue reading →

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Mini Monday

Posted on June 4, 2012 by TommiaW

Today’s Mini-Monday project invention is based in part on an art form called “Zentangle.” Once again, thanks go to my crafty friend, “R” for the introduction (plus a chance to sketch part of a quilt that added a touch of … Continue reading →

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Trinity Sunday

Posted on June 3, 2012 by TommiaW

It would be a challenge to find a fitting photo to go with a significant Sunday, so the usual corner will be bare today. A detour (or major delay) towards the WEL(s) of faith. Trinity Sunday is the time on … Continue reading →

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Friday Fun – belated

Posted on June 2, 2012 by TommiaW

Just a bit back from Front Street, adorned with balloons on each corner, the Poetry Machine sat. On an index card, passersby scribbled down five words. Fed into a slot in the machine, an echoing typewriter heard yet not seen. … Continue reading →

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Thinking…

Posted on May 31, 2012 by TommiaW

An admission to make: There are two cats who liven my day. Kit and Kat.  (I know, Reader, you’re thinking ‘give me a break!’). Kit is the adventurous explorer like Kit Carson. The first kitten to figure out how to get behind the washing … Continue reading →

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