Rachel is an alcoholic and her life is spiraling out of control. She goes to work drunk and loses her job, but she continues to make the daily commute to the city on the train to keep up appearances for her roommate. On her daily train commute, Rachel faces her demons as she passes … Continue reading
State of Beauty!!!!
I just moved to Colorado! I love it! It has been my dream to move to Colorado since I graduated from my undergrad in 2008. Finally my dream has come true. It feels so good when something you have longed for comes a reality. I am loving my new home state. There is so much … Continue reading
Librarian Must Haves!
Accessories are fun! If you pick appropriately they can add a little flare to your wardrobe. I have found several fun, quirky accessories that can add an extra boost to a librarian’s wardrobe. Continue reading
The Night Has a Thousand Eyes by Francis William Bourdillon
The Night Has a Thousand Eyes by Francis William Bourdillon “The night has a thousand eyes, And the day, but one; Yet the light of the bright world dies With the dying sun. The mind has a thousand eyes, And the heart but one; Yet the light of a whole life dies When love … Continue reading
“To Kill a Mockingbird” By Harper Lee
With the news that Harper Lee was releasing a sequel to her most famous and only book “To Kill a Mockingbird” I had to reread the work, so I could prepare for the much anticipated arrival of Lee’s sequel,”Go Set a Watchmen”. Boy am I glad I did! Since Lee’s sequel release of “Go Set … Continue reading
“The Birth of Venus” by Sarah Dunant
A thought provoking novel that forces the reader to think about women’s lives or lack there of during the strict religious reign of the middle ages. It is scary to think how much the church had power over its subjects. Dunant describes the story of a smart young woman who only wish was to pursue … Continue reading
“Gone Girl” by Gillian Flynn–Book Review
Gone Girl begins through the eyes of a bitter husband–Nick. Nick is bitter about his resentful wife–Amy. His thoughts consume the reader with his infidelity, misogyny, and contempt until he discovers his wife is missing. Immediately his thoughts turn to paranoia and guilt. Leaving the reader wondering, Did he kill his wife? The readers questions … Continue reading
My Favorite Poet: Emily Dickinson
Not in Vain by Emily Dickinson If I can stop one heart from breaking, I shall not live in vain: If I ean ease one life the aching, Or cool one pain, Or help one fainting robin Unto his nest again, I shall not life in vain. Continue reading
Favorite Fictional Librarian
I don’t know about you, but when I see a fictional librarian in the media (TV or Movies), I get a little excited. For one reason the librarian is one of three stereotypes: Nerdy, Smart Crazy Mean There isn’t much in between, with maybe the exception of the show “The Librarians”, but I am not … Continue reading
Favorite Quote
“You’ve gotta dance like there’s nobody watching, Love like you’ll never be hurt, Sing like there’s nobody listening, And live like it’s heaven on earth.” ― William W. Purkey Continue reading