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Library Corner: Ruth Baumgardner to present program on English gardens
“A Taste of English Gardens” will be presented May 22 at 7 p.m. in the Cleveland Bradley Community Room by Master Gardener Ruth Baumgardner, owner of Mouse Creek Perennial Farms. Baumgardner has ...
May 13, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
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WRIGHT WAY: Getting respect from others
When I was growing up my favorite stand-up comic was the king of one-liners, Rodney Dangerfield. “I don’t get NO respect!,” was his mantra. Anytime he appeared on a talk show I was glued to the TV,...
May 09, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 87 87 recommendations | email to a friend
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WRIGHT WAY: The truth about Bibles
Should personal taste in Bible translations be respected by others or is it acceptable to label other translations as perversions or a form of heresy? I could not escape this question as I was conv...
Apr 25, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 99 99 recommendations | email to a friend
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WRIGHT WAY: Surviving an angry world
There is no question that we live in an angry world with violence all around us. The injustice we read about and watch on the news makes many people angry. As tensions mount over concerns about the...
Apr 18, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 82 82 recommendations | email to a friend
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Nostalgic Gourmet: Edible herb snipping
Holding an elephant ear’s giant seed pod in one hand and a beautifully blossomed fuchsia hanging basket in the other, I recently strolled through a local garden center. Humming to the swinging bask...
Apr 18, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
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Library Corner: ‘Healing Through Art’ exhibit to be at the library April 15-21
April is National Poetry Month and the library will be hosting a “Poetry Celebration” on April 26 at 7 p.m. featuring John C. Mannone. This library event will be an evening workshop of poetry to ad...
Apr 15, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
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Speaking on: Stage Two of emotional development autonomy vs. shame and doubt
Walking to the barn with my absolutely adorable grandson, I find myself concerned that he might trip and fall. After all, he’s only 18 months old and every step reminds me that he is still a toddle...
Apr 15, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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WRIGHT WAY: Will earth be destroyed?
On April 22, more than a billion people of all nationalities around the globe are expected to participate in Earth Day to voice their appreciation for the planet and demand its protection. Educator...
Apr 11, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 76 76 recommendations | email to a friend
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Speaking on: Trust versus Mistrust Stage one of emotional development
“Do you trust me?” The very individual who asks this question raises our suspicions. “Trust me. This car will run like a dream for the next 10 years.” “Trust me. This investment will double itse...
Apr 08, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
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Library Corner: First Family Reading Night to be April 12
The library is closed today in observance of Easter Sunday and will resume normal operating hours Monday. The first Family Reading Night will be held April 12 at 7 p.m. in the Cleveland Bradley Co...
Apr 08, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
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