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"Hats Off" to New Fiction At JCPL!

Starting out my adult life as a hairdresser, I discovered that there is some confusion about the word “beautician.” Because it rhymes with “magician,” there are misconceptions about the job description...

  • Posted: Thursday, April 26, 2012 - 4:01pm

Make a "Nest" and Enjoy These New, Non-Fiction Titles From JCPL!

In past articles, I’ve shared some of my overwhelmingly unfortunate painting incidents with you; there was the time I accidentally painted my poor tabby cat an earthy brown color...

  • Posted: Friday, April 13, 2012 - 3:57pm

There's No Place Like Home With a Good Book From JCPL!

“What I did On My Summer Vacation;” that’s the title for this article. Like the little group of misfits in the Wizard of Oz, parts of this trip were a wild ride.

  • Posted: Sunday, March 25, 2012 - 3:21pm

Time for Recess! Start With a Good Book From JCPL!

Preschool is a fun place to be, most of the time. I have a four year old granddaughter who is just learning the ins and outs of social skills. A bad day for a four year old is when those social skills go awry.

  • Posted: Sunday, March 4, 2012 - 1:49pm

Exercise Your Right to Enjoy These New Non-Fiction Titles At JCPL!

I agree with whoever coined the phrase, “I’m in no shape to exercise,” and wholly agree with whoever surmised, “That’s not sweat; it’s my body crying.” Seriously, there are so many different types of exercise to choose from, chances are there’s one that’s right for you.

  • Posted: Thursday, February 16, 2012 - 6:41pm

Like a Bargain? Then You'll Love The New Fiction at JCPL!
The world's most expensive flip flops?

Sitting by my front door are a pair of flip flops; the ones I wore all summer long and just never had the heart to put away for the winter. It's January, I know; boots should take the place of those flip flops, but I still can't make myself put those pretty, beaded symbols of summer away. Besides they were a bargain.

  • Posted: Tuesday, January 31, 2012 - 6:02pm

Don't Delay; check Out These New Fiction Titles!

I have been dragging my heels, with a serious case of writer's block keeping me from starting this article. As I read back that first sentence, it occurs to me to wonder how in the world I could be dragging my heels when I'm actually sitting down.

  • Posted: Tuesday, January 17, 2012 - 2:33pm

The Art of the Personal Touch is Alive and Well at JCPL!

"What's shakin', bacon?" I love that Progressive Insurance commercial. There stands a woman, buying insurance from Progressive, and hovering in the background are her current insurance agents, who not only can't remember how long she's been a customer, but can't get her name straight even after she says it out loud.

  • Posted: Wednesday, January 4, 2012 - 6:06pm

Think Ahead With These New Non-Fiction Titles From JCPL!

“You’ll shoot your eye out!” Ralphie’s mother in “A Christmas Story” knew, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that if he got that Red Ryder BB Gun that he wanted so badly for Christmas, he would definitely shoot his eye out.

  • Posted: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 - 6:56pm

Variety is the Spice of Life With all That JCPL Has to Offer In Reading Material!

Shopping around is a great way to unearth deals and bargains. The best bargain, by far this holiday season, is right in your hometown, and the deals right at your fingertips.

  • Posted: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 - 6:46pm