I don’t know why geese fascinate me but they have for years. Â I love how the father stands watch over the family-to-be and when they’re crossing the street – mom in front, babies, then …
18 years ago today, I had my left kidney and 10 pounds of cancer removed.  This anniversary is, of course, a big A few weeks before that surgery, I had returned to Johns …
If you see it, you probably know what it is because you installed a browser extension called something like “X-Clacks-Overhead” in memory of Terry Pratchett.  If you click on it, it says “GNU Terry Pratchett” …
Several years ago, my mom found a book with a curious label in it. Â The label said it was a “BookCrossing” book. Â My mom doesn’t have a computer, so I registered the book and I was off and running. I think this idea is so cool.
Each book has a unique BCID (BookCrossing ID).  By entering that number at http://www.bookcrossing.com/ you can see where the book has been – and then you can track where it goes.  If you’re familiar with Where’s George? for dollar bills, this is similar.
Many other Little Free Libraries are connected with BookCrossing and I thought it would be fun to have my Greenbriar Little Free Library #33664 play along, too.
I have my Black Watch tartan ready to go to wear at the parade in New York this weekend…
Don’t be surprised if you see people decked out in tartan this weekend. Today, April 6, the United States is celebrating National Tartan Day. The day is intended to recognize the contributions of Scottish Americans to the U.S.
April 6 is National Tartan Day. This is an official national holiday.
National Tartan Day honors all the Scottish heritage that flows through this nation.
From its earliest beginnings, Americans with Scottish ancestry endeavored for that freedom as much as any American. Â It was in their blood.
It was 400 years before they had declared ââFor we fight not for glory, nor riches, nor honours, but for freedom alone which no good man give sup except for his life.â Â â from the Declaration of Arbroath
It might be surprising to know that of the 13 governors in the newly established United States, 9 where Scots. There are 56 signatures on the Declaration of Independence.
Some scholars suggest nearly a third of those signers were of Scottish descent. Not only can we point to the countryâs founding fathers, but of the 43 Presidents who have taken office, 33 have been of Scottish descent.
Those with Scottish blood were and are independent and resourceful. They are prolific inventors and writers. They are talented musicians and artist, skilled leaders and scholars. In the United States today, over 11 million Americans claim Scottish or Scotch-Irish roots. That makes them the 8th largest ethnic group in the United States.
HOW TO OBSERVE
Check local civic websites for parades, ceremonies and events. Â Wear your tartan and use #NationalTartanDay to post on social media.
Black Watch tartan
HISTORY
On March 20, 1998, the United States Senate passed Resolution 155 that designated April 6th of each year as National Tartan Day to recognize Scottish Americans and their achievements and contributions to the United States.
On March 9, 2005, the House passed Resolution 41 and by Presidential Proclamation, it was signed by President George W. Bush on April 4, 2008.
On this day in 1320, Scotâs signed the Declaration of Arbroath, formally declaring their independence from England.
For more information visit www.americanscottishfoundation.com.
I spent many years helping the school librarian in my son’s elementary school.
They do fantastic things!
April 4th is National School Librarian Day. Â It is set aside to honor all school librarians.
School librarians spend long hours keeping the library organized, helping our children find the resources they need to keep learning and are dedicated to creating an environment they can learn in every day of the year. Â All of this hard work often goes unappreciated.
The school librarians aid our youth in many ways, and their patience sets an example for our children on a daily basis.
The Greenbriar Little Free Library currently has a few Beverly Cleary books – but they don’t stick around long!
Beverly Cleary doesnât really want to talk about turning 100. âGo ahead and fuss,â she says of the big day, April 12. âEveryone else is.â
Across the country, people are delving into Cleary nostalgia, with celebrations and new editions of her books with introductions by the likes of Amy Poehler and Judy Blume. Kids and adults are being asked to âDrop Everything and Readâ to commemorate Clearyâs contribution to childrenâs literature.
But the beloved childrenâs author has something far more low-key in mind f
We continue to get book donations – many thanks to all who have donated! Â One of my piano students brought a bag of children’s books to his last lesson đ
You may have noticed Little Free Libraries popping up in your neighborhood in recent years. The adorable mailbox-type structures invite people to borrow a book or contribute a book for free.
New for Little Free Library Week 2024, celebrate by playing Little Free Library BINGO! Get out and explore the book-sharing boxes in your neighborhood while connecting with your community. Want to win?
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