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NELLS 2013, or, A Week At Library Camp

Posted on August 20, 2013 by | Comments Off on NELLS 2013, or, A Week At Library Camp
A couple of weeks ago, I had the privilege of attending NELLS 2013 - the New England Library Leadership Symposium, a weeklong retreat focused on various aspects of leadership, management, and personal development. I was one of 28 librarians (plus...

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Putting our Heads and Hearts Together

Posted on February 19, 2012 by | Comments Off on Putting our Heads and Hearts Together
That happy cooing sound coming from the Denton, Texas area is a group of about 80 ladies cocooned into the plush accommodations of Camp Copass on Lake Lewisville, with their knitting yarns and spinning fibers.  And each other.

We've been taking classes, working on projects, swapping stories, enjoying other people's cooking, adding new skills, and enjoying some rest from our everyday routines.

Amigurumi Class
New Spinner

Knitting Around the Circle
Making Up for Lost Spinning Time
Lots of Spinning
Knitting, with Spinning at the Ready
Big Meeting Space
Tons of Fiber Friends
And Shopping
Sharing Skills
New Treasures
Crazy Creations
Peaceful Surroundings
Posh Accommodations

Awesome Food that We Didn't Cook
We'll be back to real life tomorrow, but for now, we're off the clock.  Real Life will just have to get along without us.

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