Volunteer Appreciation Week

In honor of Volunteer Appreciation Week, I was able to be part of a project at the Boulder Public Library’s MakerSpace. If you follow this blog, you saw a post recently featuring some of the incredibly creative artwork that has been made there. On Monday, a group of 20 volunteers from around the city ofContinue reading “Volunteer Appreciation Week”

Maker Made Exhibit

Boulder Public Library is the home to so many wonderful resources. The exhibit that I’ve been admiring for the past two months is on its way out. Here are a few highlights. Both of these installations were created by Rozie Vajda who was kind enough to give me a demonstration as recorded in the video.

The Moon is my Muse

I have over 400 photos of the moon, most of which have been taken in the past two years. Tonight, I added these to my collection. They have not been altered and I’m not sure the magnificence of the color comes through, but I wanted share. Fly Me to the Moon and here’s a songContinue reading “The Moon is my Muse”

Why I love Social Media

More from my visit to Chicago I was a teacher and reading specialist in Chicago for ten years. My final year was full of wonderful memories of children I will never forget. I had the good fortune to work with two first graders that made every day rewarding. They were both the little sisters ofContinue reading “Why I love Social Media”

Do you believe in Karma?

I’ve always believed in putting positive energy into the world. I cheer on my friends when something wonderful happens; their joy is my joy. I try to be encouraging when they are facing challenges. Sometimes just letting someone vent or have as much time as they need to talk about what’s bothering them, is aContinue reading “Do you believe in Karma?”