October 10 is World Mental Health Day. That makes October a perfect month to focus on the mental health of our families. Below you will find books that can help you do just that. Scroll to the bottom to find some selections for youth and teens. Click on a book to place that book on [...]
I LOVE walking through cemeteries! It's not a morbid thing to do at all! That’s because I don’t see dead people. I see stories. I see hopes, dreams, triumphs, and defeats. I see the story of love and fear, joy and heartbreak. In essence, I see the whole human experience represented in all those headstones [...]
History, in any form, is my first love. As far as interests go. I can easily go down a historical rabbit hole before I realize it and get lost in there for hours! So, in honor of one of my favorite things, I'm highlighting some of the game-changing historical events that happened in August. Click [...]
As 4th of July was approaching the idea of freedom kept rolling around in my head. Cries of “Let freedom ring!” are called to mind on this day. The day the colonists declared their freedom from the English king and his dictates. Declared their freedom to choose their own destiny. FREEDOM. Why does the desire [...]
Star Wars has taken over the Floyd County Library! And, I'm totally OK with that! I remember, as a kid, seeing Star Wars in the theaters when it came out in 1979. My brother and I played Luke and Leia for weeks. Saving the galaxy in our bathrobes and nightgowns while welding deadly flashlights! Vadar [...]
Winter has finally melted into spring. The sun finally remembers the northern hemisphere exists and is sharing its cheerful rays with us more and more each day. Which means, we are all aching to be outside basking in the daily miracles spring brings with it every year. New flowers blooming everywhere we look. More new leaves [...]
Did you know that the Floyd County Library has wonderful resources to assist you in your family history research? It's TRUE! The Stuart Barth Wrege Indiana History Room is located at the New Albany branch of the Floyd County Library and it’s a treasure trove of local historical and genealogical information. From the Indiana Room [...]
March happens to be the birthday month of America’s “Good Neighbor”. Of course, I’m talking about Fred Rogers, better known as Mr. Rogers of Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood. He was born on March 20, 1928 in Latrobe, PA about 40 miles from Pittsburgh. He died Feb 27, 2003 from stomach cancer. America, maybe even the world [...]
What are you reading this winter? Winter is the perfect time to snuggle up with a good book, a warm blanket, and a cup of hot chocolate. After all, there’s not much we can do outside this time of year. At least, for those of us who don’t prefer the cold and frosty weather. I [...]
Happy 2024! The beginning of a brand new year! I love a new year because it's bulging with possibilities! This is the time of year when I do a yearly evaluation. I review the previous year and think about what I accomplished and the beautiful things that happened in the year. I also look at [...]