Any parent knows that raising a child has challenges. If you are looking for a book with practical ideas on raising a happy child consider What All Children Want Their Parents to Know by Diana Loomans.
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Happy Child
My granddaughter and great grandson recently came for an all day visit. I was struck by the conscientious way this happy little toddler was cared for, so I took the opportunity to acknowledge the young mother's efforts. A small gesture on my part made a huge impact on this tired young woman. With a beaming countenance, she spent the entire day joyfully sharing her son with us.
Any parent knows that raising a child has challenges. If you are looking for a book with practical ideas on raising a happy child consider What All Children Want Their Parents to Know by Diana Loomans.
Any parent knows that raising a child has challenges. If you are looking for a book with practical ideas on raising a happy child consider What All Children Want Their Parents to Know by Diana Loomans.
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Winter Break Spells Fun at the Library
The library is filled with kids, many of them teens, engaged in a variety of activities. Some are on computers. Others are lounging, content in friendly conversations. Occasionally a giggle or two floats through an otherwise serene setting. It seems kids have found a way to pass those boring hours when there is no school. The secret is in the library.
The Darrington Library has a week of fun filled activities planned for the winter break. A theater troupe is coming to present “The Tiger, the Rabbit and the Rescue of Spring”. Then Captain Underpants will be featured in a hilarious program filled with trivia and a craft. We have games planned to amaze and beading projects guaranteed to calm your jitters. If that’s not enough, you can join your friends for a Saturday matinee showing of “Wild Hearts Can’t Be Broken”.
Visit Sno-Isle Libraries home page and click on Events & Programs to find out the dates and times.
The Darrington Library has a week of fun filled activities planned for the winter break. A theater troupe is coming to present “The Tiger, the Rabbit and the Rescue of Spring”. Then Captain Underpants will be featured in a hilarious program filled with trivia and a craft. We have games planned to amaze and beading projects guaranteed to calm your jitters. If that’s not enough, you can join your friends for a Saturday matinee showing of “Wild Hearts Can’t Be Broken”.
Visit Sno-Isle Libraries home page and click on Events & Programs to find out the dates and times.
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Walking in the Winter Wonderland
If you like to hike or walk, don't stop your enjoyable activity just because winter is approaching. Check out Best Winter Walks and Hikes in Puget Sound by Harvey Manning to find some great hikes in this area. In addition, visit the Washington Trails Association website for some hiking ideas and tips. One lowland hike near Darrington is the Boulder River Trail. You can enjoy the beauty of old growth trees and waterfalls as you hike this trail almost any time of the year. Before starting out, learn weather expectations, dress adequately for winter conditions, and proceed safely on any trails in the winter since weather conditions can change rapidly. Most importantly, have fun and be safe.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Act F.A.S.T.
The National Stroke Association has a simple test that can be used as a tool to help determine if a person displaying unusual symptoms may be having a stroke. The test uses the mnemonic, "ACT F.A.S.T" to help folks remember it.
Face - Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop?
Arms - Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?
Speech - Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence. Are the words slurred? Can he/she repeat the sentence correctly?
Time. If the person shows any of these signs, time is important. Call 911 or get to the hospital fast. Brain cells are dying.
You can also check out the American Heart Association website or the Mayo Clinic website for additional information.
A good resource regarding prevention and treatment related to strokes is the Stroke Sourcebook edited by Amy L. Sutton.
Be aware of stroke symptoms. If caught early, long term damaging effects from stroke can possibly be minimized or prevented.
Face - Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop?
Arms - Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?
Speech - Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence. Are the words slurred? Can he/she repeat the sentence correctly?
Time. If the person shows any of these signs, time is important. Call 911 or get to the hospital fast. Brain cells are dying.
You can also check out the American Heart Association website or the Mayo Clinic website for additional information.
A good resource regarding prevention and treatment related to strokes is the Stroke Sourcebook edited by Amy L. Sutton.
Be aware of stroke symptoms. If caught early, long term damaging effects from stroke can possibly be minimized or prevented.
Monday, November 16, 2009
Free Program: FLOWMOTION at the Darrington Library!
So what are the perks of being married to a professional musician? A couple obvious ones: no longer having to wait in lines for great shows, rarely having to pay ticket prices, meeting very talented people, traveling to festivals, and generally having a lot of live music in my life. Pretty awesome.
Another little perk is getting to perform a little “show and tell” with him at my library in Darrington. My husband, Eric Bryson, and Flowmotion’s lead vocal and guitarist, Josh Clauson, both grew up locally and know first-hand that pursuing your goals of becoming an artist in a small town can present challenges. With funding for the arts in dwindling supply, these two know the importance of utilizing available resources and finding your inner determination. In the past year, Flowmotion played some legendary venues, from the Great American Music Hall to the Fillmore to the High Sierra Music Festival in California to the Paramount in Seattle where they opened up for the Grateful Dead’s Bob Weir. In addition, they annually put on one of the fastest-growing, greenest music festivals every August called the Summer Meltdown. For all you aspiring musicians, or for those like me that just like to sit back and enjoy the great talents of others, come listen to Eric and Josh, Wednesday night from 7:00-8:00pm, for what is sure to be a stellar night. All ages.
**Speaking of stellar, don't miss the meteor shower beginning Tuesday morning and "visible" through the end of the week… that is if these clouds ever give us a break ;0)**
Another little perk is getting to perform a little “show and tell” with him at my library in Darrington. My husband, Eric Bryson, and Flowmotion’s lead vocal and guitarist, Josh Clauson, both grew up locally and know first-hand that pursuing your goals of becoming an artist in a small town can present challenges. With funding for the arts in dwindling supply, these two know the importance of utilizing available resources and finding your inner determination. In the past year, Flowmotion played some legendary venues, from the Great American Music Hall to the Fillmore to the High Sierra Music Festival in California to the Paramount in Seattle where they opened up for the Grateful Dead’s Bob Weir. In addition, they annually put on one of the fastest-growing, greenest music festivals every August called the Summer Meltdown. For all you aspiring musicians, or for those like me that just like to sit back and enjoy the great talents of others, come listen to Eric and Josh, Wednesday night from 7:00-8:00pm, for what is sure to be a stellar night. All ages.
**Speaking of stellar, don't miss the meteor shower beginning Tuesday morning and "visible" through the end of the week… that is if these clouds ever give us a break ;0)**
Friday, October 16, 2009
Relaxing at the Library
Many come to the library to read, check e-mail or just relax. Some browse quietly, while others are..uh..er…animals.
But Watch Out! It Might Be A Fake!
We visited our library recently to consult maps to find a good place for a walk. Our trek led us to pieces of bark that exactly resembled cow pies. The possibilities were endless. Our friends all love a good laugh so the image of a good natured friend coming home to find three cow patties on the porch suggesting a visit from the local bovine, was too much to resist. City folk not familiar with cow pies can click this link for more information about cow pies (Cow pie information)
We didn’t have to wait long. One set of our friends was out shopping when we got home. We neatly arranged the cow pies and waited. We got a call from the wife a few hours later wondering if we had any idea how cows had accessed their porch. Naturally we had no idea. She told us she had glanced at the porch while unloading the car. Startled, she told her husband, “We have a problem!” The couple rushed to the porch together to get a closer look. The husband picked up a pitchfork and, keeping the cow pies at a safe distance, sniffed the air. No smell. His wife thought he must be nuts, because of course those nasty cow pies were stinky!
Eventually confessions were made and the real makeup of the “cowpies” was disclosed. Everyone had good, tummy shaking laugh about the practical joke. The very next day the fake cow pies were waiting on the porch of other unsuspecting friends.
Library users can find maps and travel books that might just lead to unexpected treasures like fake cow pies. Look in the Sno-Isle Library catalogs for books about practical jokes or use the computers to find recipes for cowpies. Should you have a strange urge to improve your garden soil after reading this story, you can even choose a book such as The Rodale Book of Composting. The library is an excellent resource for finding materials to satisfy a wide variety of interests.
But Watch Out! It Might Be A Fake!
We visited our library recently to consult maps to find a good place for a walk. Our trek led us to pieces of bark that exactly resembled cow pies. The possibilities were endless. Our friends all love a good laugh so the image of a good natured friend coming home to find three cow patties on the porch suggesting a visit from the local bovine, was too much to resist. City folk not familiar with cow pies can click this link for more information about cow pies (Cow pie information)
We didn’t have to wait long. One set of our friends was out shopping when we got home. We neatly arranged the cow pies and waited. We got a call from the wife a few hours later wondering if we had any idea how cows had accessed their porch. Naturally we had no idea. She told us she had glanced at the porch while unloading the car. Startled, she told her husband, “We have a problem!” The couple rushed to the porch together to get a closer look. The husband picked up a pitchfork and, keeping the cow pies at a safe distance, sniffed the air. No smell. His wife thought he must be nuts, because of course those nasty cow pies were stinky!
Eventually confessions were made and the real makeup of the “cowpies” was disclosed. Everyone had good, tummy shaking laugh about the practical joke. The very next day the fake cow pies were waiting on the porch of other unsuspecting friends.
Library users can find maps and travel books that might just lead to unexpected treasures like fake cow pies. Look in the Sno-Isle Library catalogs for books about practical jokes or use the computers to find recipes for cowpies. Should you have a strange urge to improve your garden soil after reading this story, you can even choose a book such as The Rodale Book of Composting. The library is an excellent resource for finding materials to satisfy a wide variety of interests.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
"This Library Rocks"
No lie…this was an actual quote by P.J., one of our lovely Darrington patrons, as she left my desk just a minute ago. Our branch manager and I were telling this woman about our upcoming Watercolor Sunsets Program Saturday, October 10th, at both the Arlington and Darrington Libraries. She had asked if supplies would be provided or whether they would have to be brought by the attendees. She was delighted to find out that paints, paper and brushes would all be there and waiting for anyone (over the age of 14) to create with under the instruction of painter Michele Cooper. This free program is one of many offered by Sno-Isle, allowing aspiring artists to tap into a multitude of artistic expressions guided by professionals of that field. I myself took our last watercolor program at the Darrington Library, and was astonished to walk away with a painting that actually resembled birds as I’d meant for it to. It is a pleasure to be in an environment that encourages exposure to new aspects of learning beyond literature; and to be able to share these programs with patrons and learn to paint alongside them on an Autumn Saturday…well, rocks! So P.J., thank you for the inspiration to write this, and for the quote: “This Library Rocks!” I agree.
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