I’m not sure whether the 4thof July or a son turning 29 does more to make me feel the passing of summer and the need to tend to my ‘to do’ list. At the top of my growing list has been searching for a new job. I haven’t had much luck yet, but I’m hopeful!… Read More Just passin’ time
Here’s how you say “hello” in several different Native languages: Halito (Chickasaw & Choctaw) Aya (Miami) Yá’ át’ ééh (Navajo) Niit (Tsimshian) I hope it doesn’t rain tomorrow! While ALL my fellow librarians are in NOLA at @ALA11, I plan to go to the Eiteljorg’s 19th annual Indian Market and Festival. In addition to displays… Read More Saturday Plans
I love blogging! It gives me such an opportunity to learn! I was going to do, am doing, a quick and easy post on Asian-Pacific American Heritage month, but in gathering photos to spruce up my verbage, I found out that Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month – a celebration of Asians and Pacific Islanders in the… Read More Asian-Pacific Heritage Month
REFORMA, the National Association to Promote Library and Information Services to Latinos and the Spanish-speaking, announces the competition for the 2011 Mora Award. The Award is presented annually to the most exemplary program celebrating El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children’s Day/Book Day), also known as Día. Libraries and schools that plan… Read More Estela and Raul Mora Award
Crossing Borders is a series I sometimes do on Thursdays. Day three of the Ice Vacation. I took the trash can to the curb and really thought I could walk around the block to get my mail. Stepping down from the rounded curb looked tricky as it was solid ice so I considered walking on… Read More Crossing Borders
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