Have you ever found yourself tapping your foot and staring at the microwave to hurry up and heat your cup of water? Tea is supposed to be relaxing, and here I am apparently thinking that staring and tapping heats the …
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In celebration of Black History Month, we’d like to build upon the previous posts in this blog series (including an overview of Black History Month and a feature on African-American female authors and poets). Since the 2012 theme is “Black …
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February is Black History Month, and this year’s theme is “Black Women in American Culture and History.” As part of the library’s celebration of Black History Month, we would like to honor African-American female authors and poets by promoting their …
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I still remember the first real grown-up novel I read, when I was 11 or 12. It was “A Tale of Two Cities” by Charles Dickens. I found it a wonderful introduction to the world of classical literature, and it …
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The origins of St. Valentine’s Day are a bit murky, but on February 14 we let our loved ones know they are loved by giving cards, flowers and confections. (Or for some, even jewelry!) I’m a big fan of bringing …
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Black History Month, also known as African American History Month, is a time to celebrate the central role that African Americans have played in American history from colonial times to the present. U.S. presidents began dedicating February as Black History …
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