Did you know that November is National Novel Writing Month? Maybe that will inspire some of us to put on our creative caps. We own a number of excellent titles that address this topic of perennial interest. Here are just a few: “Writing the Popular Novel : a Comprehensive Guide to Crafting Fiction that Sells,” by [...]
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The modern Thanksgiving holiday traces its origins from a 1621 celebration at the Plymouth Plantation, where the Plymouth settlers held a harvest feast after a successful growing season. One Small Candle: the Pilgrims’ First Year in America – On the first Thanksgiving, there is already in the Pilgrim mind a dawning consciousness that they are [...]
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There is so much for which to be grateful. Just look around you. November is the perfect time to meditate on it all. We have some great books to help: ”Give Thanks,” by Karla Dornacher “The Art of Thank You : Crafting Notes of Gratitude,” by Connie Leas “The Power of Appreciation : the Key [...]
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Caring for an elderly family member can be a lonely and frustrating vigil, but caregiving can also be filled with a rich sense of closeness and satisfaction from the knowledge that you are doing your utmost to help your loved one. The library owns some excellent titles on this important topic. “The Fearless Caregiver : [...]
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On November 11, 1918, an eerie silence descended on the scarred battlefields of Europe. The Armistice had been signed and the First Great War came to an end. David Andelman, in Shattered Peace: Versailles 1919, brings the peace settlements all back to life – the lofty ideals, the ugly compromises, the larger-than-life personalities who came [...]
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World Kindness Week is November 8-14. . The purpose of World Kindness Day, November 13th, is to look beyond ourselves, beyond the boundaries of our country, beyond our culture, our race, our religion; and realize we are citizens of the world. Join together to build a kinder and more compassionate world. Stop by the Library [...]
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Losing someone or something you love is very painful. After a significant loss, you may experience all kinds of difficult and surprising emotions, such as shock, anger, and guilt. Sometimes it may feel like the sadness will never let up. While these feelings can be frightening and overwhelming, they are normal reactions to loss. Accepting [...]
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A near-death experience (NDE), refers to a broad range of experiences associated with impending death, encompassing multiple possible sensations that may include detachment from the body; feelings of levitation; extreme fear; total serenity or warmth; and the presence of a light, which some people interpret as a deity. These phenomena are usually reported after an [...]
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