English philosopher Francis Bacon said, "Some books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed, and some few to be chewed and digested." It seems that only the reader can decide which is which.
"How did it get so late so soon? It's night before it's afternoon. December is here before its June. My goodness how the time has flewn. How did it get so late so soon?" wrote Dr. Seuss.
February is Library Lovers' Month; a great time to explore why libraries are loved. It may be the free access to books and movies or perhaps it is the ability to serve as a community hub.
In the picture book “Groundhog Stays Up Late” by Margery Cuyler, the groundhog plays instead of preparing for winter. This procrastination causes problems for his winter hibernation.
A current debate examines the value of teaching cursive writing in our schools. The Common Core initiative requires keyboarding skills but fails to mention cursive writing.
“We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.” These words are often attributed to Winston Churchill although The Churchill Centre’s research database does not contain them.
In the United States, the fourth Thursday of November is the designated day for giving thanks. However, daily appreciation of people and things in your life would be more appropriate.
