happy new year

As usual yesterday, New Year's Eve, was my longest day of work of the year. Our Library is one of the 18 or so venues for downtown Akron's New Year's Eve celebration. We host three entertainment stages, roving entertainers and several interactive activities from 5 – 11:30 pm. I work my regular shift during the…

our christmas

At the Chinese Restaurant on Christmas night before going to the movie with the guys.

meet the snickerdoodle

So these cookies have been getting some rave reviews the last couple of weeks. Many who claim that they have not been fans of other snickerdoodles are very much enjoying these. They seem to have more lift, are more tender and almost cakey. And to be completely honest, they are a cinch to make. The…

lap time with Santa

Ok, so I was going through some boxes this evening and came across this commemorative holiday keepsake from year's gone by. First, I think I'm a tad bit old in this photo to be on Santa's lap. Second, I do not look comfortable with him, but I am rocking that striped shirt. (I would love…