Days like this

Some days I barely have time to get dressed, brush my teeth and drive the car pool. Later in the day, I'll realize I didn't even have time to go to the bathroom. That makes you cranky.
Anyway, I was browsing the new book shelf today and came across a new graphic novel that is so utterly charming, Robot Dreams. I visited the author's web site,
http://www.chickenopolis.com/
This picture I posted just spoke to me. Take time to visit this site and find out more about Sara Varon.

35th Annual National Storytelling Festival

Cathy and I attended the 35th Annual National Storytelling Festival - her 15th year and my 25th year ! We've camped for the past 14 years and have experienced every sort of weather. This year it was HOT! We had such a great time - the storytellers were wonderful - telling stories that were at times hilariously funny or heartwrenchingly sad. In the pictures you can see us with Dovie Thomason. Get a feel for the beauty of storytelling by attending one of her performances right here at HCPL in November. I also included a picture of a typical big top tent in which we listen to stories, a view of a crowd, and one of our favorite tellers, Ed Stivender.