Category Archives: stuff that sparks a glow in my soul

25
Jun, 2006

the people who dance in the air

this afternoon, i went to see a performance by cycropia. normally, i’ve seen them every year at a local park festival where they “dance in the tree.” but this performance was in a soon-to-be-renovated old factory. there were some really … Continue reading →

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23
Jun, 2006

funky films on the roof

tonight was the last in a series of friday night rooftop film screenings downtown. it’s a new series where they show a set of avant garde films to people sitting on blankets and chairs on the roof. i wasn’t sure … Continue reading →

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27
Apr, 2006

two-lips

this evening, at my last storytime of the month, one of my favorite families from my old library showed up with a handful of beautiful purple (and one pink) tulip they had brought from their yard. yay! what a nice … Continue reading →

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17
Feb, 2006

hymonica

today is apparently my grandparents-in-law’s 57th wedding anniversary. i did not know that when i chose to call grandpa to ask him a favor this morning. i had heard rumor (from mr. h-s’ father) that this particular grandpa plays hymns … Continue reading →

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17
Feb, 2006

the electric company!

about six years ago, when i lived in a different cable company’s broadcasting area, i was watching the late night “noggin” channel, curious to know what an educational children’s channel would broadcast at 2:00 in the morning. i was thrilled … Continue reading →

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21
Nov, 2005

so many happy things!

sorry i’ve been silent for a few days, but i’ve been a bit busy. let’s start on friday. friday morning, i went to break the news to my boss that i’ve applied for a position at a different library, closer … Continue reading →

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24
Oct, 2005

annual women’s retreat

ah, the women’s retreat. my favorite church retreat of the year and the envy of all of the mennonite men. it starts on saturday morning, ends sunday by noon and it’s a time to relax (we pay camp staff to … Continue reading →

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07
Oct, 2005

pepper birds

yesterday, on my drive home from work, i saw a beautiful, undulating, peppery cloud of birds. i love to watch those giant flocks of birds. the way they all move together. the way the cloud of them always reminds me … Continue reading →

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26
Sep, 2005

my wish came true!

sunday was another happy melancholy rainy day and i loved it! i stayed inside all day and sewed crafty things and read my book (see librarian’s log) and listened to another book while i sewed. my kitty kept me company. … Continue reading →

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20
Sep, 2005

orange pumpkin moon

my favorite moons are the giant orange pumpkiny looking moons when they’re just above the horizon. last night, as i was driving home, the moon was orange and big and beautiful. the face on it was so clear. i only … Continue reading →

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