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METAPHORS FOR LIFE

I've seen it hundreds of times, but I watched it happen again this week. A small child ran through the labyrinth at St. David's Church, giggling all the way. Sometimes a parent will encourage such behavior…

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Discover Your Roots @ your Library

Have you ever thought about who your Ancestors were? Perhaps someone's told you you’re related to Queen Elizabeth, or you might be wondering where your great-grandmother (on your father's side) emigrated from. Did your Great-great grandfather…

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2012 High-Tech Gadgets Or Do We Really Need this Stuff??

Once again we stumble out of the Hellidaze! Let's take a look at a potpourri of Gadgets knowing that shopping does not have to lead to buying. In fact, I've listed some reliable charities that you…

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CHIROPRACTIC ADJUSTMENTS FOR HEADACHES

Headaches are a common complaint in patients presenting for professional care, including chiropractic management. Patients with headaches seek chiropractic care because they find adjustments applied to the cervical spine and upper back region are highly effective…

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HOW TO SOLVE PROBLEMS

The world is full of problems, and sometimes the number of problems seems to be growing exponentially. It can quickly become overwhelming. So I decided to search the internet for the term "problem solving techniques." The…

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SNOWSTORM OF 2012

The snow finally came, with reports of up to 8 inches on parts of the island. Most people stayed home or ventured out only on foot. It was nice for several days. Schools closed, and students…

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Digital Downloads - no need to leave home

Ever since the holidays several people have come to the Library seeking information about our downloadable eBook service through the Washington Anytime Library powered by OverDrive. It's not just islanders; people all over the state of…

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WAITING FOR THE SNOW

Is it going to snow or not? That seems to be the question everyone is asking. Many students and several adults are keeping their fingers crossed, although they hate to “waste” a perfectly good 3-day weekend.…

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Spanish Film Night

Do you love cinema from around the world? Looking to meet people from different cultures? Are you trying to learn Spanish or travel in Spanish-speaking countries? Spanish Film Night, a new monthly program at the library,…

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THE WAY FRIENDSHIPS WORK

How did you meet your best friend? Were you in school together or work for the same company? Perhaps you were neighbors or met in some organization. Were you introduced by a mutual friend or relative?…

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Getting a Fresh Start

As we start this New Year, we have a great opportunity to set our intention about how we want to live our lives in 2012. One of the most powerful things that we can do for…

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Move a little, gain a lot

In some ways this week's column is an extension of last week's piece. Last week I highlighted some of our special collections, and this week we've been attending to some of these collections to make space…

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Conscious Choices

A Canadian librarian recently shared a blog article with me called In Praise of Libraries and Librarians. Now I am not only fond of libraries and librarians, I am an avid supporter of them. I have…

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Changing Traditions

Things change over time, even traditions. At some point, every tradition had a reason for its existence. Sometimes, however, people forget the reason; or their circumstances change, and the original reason goes away. Then, there can…

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