Hello, readers! Did you know that July 15, 2023 is National I Love Horses Day? Like many young girls, I was crazy about horses when I was growing up. I spent hours galloping around my yard pretending to be riding, or sitting on the fence around our pasture, wishing I was looking at a horse … Continue reading Saddle Up and … Read!
Events
NC Women : Edenton Tea Party
This year marks a crucial anniversary in American history, the centennial of the 19th amendment and women’s enfranchisement. The amendment-passed congress on June 4th 1919, to be ratified with final passage by Tennessee on August 18th 1920. The 19th amendment handed the right to vote to more people than any other event in our history. … Continue reading NC Women : Edenton Tea Party
Libraries On Tap
Did you know that the brewing industry is the fastest growing industry in western North Carolina? Well, of course it is! That’s why Fontana Regional Library system is stepping out of the stacks to bring: “Libraries on Tap: Brewing Scavenger Hunt” to Jackson, Macon and Swain counties. “Libraries on Tap” is a collaboration between Fontana … Continue reading Libraries On Tap
Women’s Rights: from A Vindication of the Women’s Rights, to the Women’s March and #metoo Movement
"The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or any state on account of sex. “Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation.” 19th Amendment to the Constitution, passed on May 21st, 1919 and ratified on August 18th, 1920. … Continue reading Women’s Rights: from A Vindication of the Women’s Rights, to the Women’s March and #metoo Movement
“Riders on the Storm,” Vietnam, Pt. 4
When Richard Nixon was elected as President of the United States in November 1968, Lyndon Johnson's administration had started talks with representatives of the Communist government of North Vietnam six months before, but when they attempted to get the South Vietnamese and the Viet Cong to join the discussions, the talks broke down. The Tét … Continue reading “Riders on the Storm,” Vietnam, Pt. 4
Katrina, Ike, Harvey, Irma, Maria, Etc.
Note: In addition to books available in the collections of Fontana Regional Library and the NC Cardinal consortium I used articles from databases in NC Live. In recent weeks three category four or five hurricanes devastated multiple Caribbean islands, Puerto Rico, the Gulf coast of Texas and the whole state of Florida. Remnants of … Continue reading Katrina, Ike, Harvey, Irma, Maria, Etc.
This is not an eclipse post.
Last night I was sitting at home reading as the sun faded away, and the droning of crickets outside the house gradually drowned out the sound of the words on the page in front of me. This is the sound of a summer night – crickets raising heck outside, intermittent frog croaks from the pond, … Continue reading This is not an eclipse post.
Earth Day
Warm sunshine. Rainy days. Blooming plants. The Earth is alive in this wonderful Spring season! This is the perfect time to have Earth Day. I guess that is why in 1970, 47 years ago, the first Earth Day was observed. Earth Day is held to "demonstrate support for environmental protection". Topics can include environmental clean … Continue reading Earth Day
What’s your story?
By Amy National Library week is April 13-19th and we want to hear about how the library affects you! What's your favorite activity at the library? Is there a program you come to every week? Do you have a book addiction that would empty your bank account if you had to buy books out-of-pocket? We want to hear … Continue reading What’s your story?
Where Were You: Events We Remember Part 2
In part one, which can be found here, talked about many memorable events. Part two certainly feels different for us, since we were older and theoretically wiser and more mature when they happened. There has also been a seismic shift in the way that news is watched and disseminated during this time period, and that … Continue reading Where Were You: Events We Remember Part 2
Shelf Life in the Mountains 