Sturdy for Common Things

Seeing Things

Snowy dawn.

Warm spot.

Bookworm business.

Local reading.

Accessorizing.

Book bracketology.

The confused Christmas Cactus.

Paper stars for little pockets.

Not going anywhere.

Of late… Starting from the top. Kansas has seen quite a bit of snow this month. It’s been so cold recently that L and our cats take comfort in sitting on the heater grates for extended periods of time. It’s the new reading nook.

Since I don’t have a calling card, I made my own using stamps before I went to Seattle. The little worm stamp above came from a local Lawrence shop, Wonderfair. They sell zines, art, stationary, quirky knicky-knacks, and such.

I recently read Navigating Early by Kansas author Claire Vanderpool. And loved it. Almost finished with Hokey Pokey by Jerry Spinelli and also loving it. So far this year’s children’s books have Blown. Me. Away.

L has really been into dressing up recently. Her fashion report has revealed mouse ears and fairy wings are a must this season.

At the library I’ve been working on quite a bit of programs– Magic Tree House Adventures is back, hosted a stuffed animal sleepover, and now I’m in the middle of prepping for Tournament of Kids’ Books (last year’s tourney). The title contenders have been selected and will be revealed next week. All I’m going to say is this years competition is brutal.

My Christmas cactus is either very confused or very tardy. It’s suppose to bloom in November.

I had a few leftover stars from a previous storytime. Kids were stuffing them in their pockets which reminded me of Mary Lyn Ray and Marla Frazee’s picture book, Stars.

The Blizzard of Oz had us hunkered down yesterday. KU canceled classes and the library was closed, so Will, L, and I were all home at the same time. We didn’t get dressed. We didn’t go anywhere. It was bliss.

So, what’s everyone up to this weekend? Read anything good lately?

Happy Friday!