Tag Archives: artful life

Becoming a Naturalist

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Jill-O

I think I was about 10 or 11 when I decided that I wanted to become a naturalist. I wasn’t actually sure how to become one, but ever since I discovered Gwen Frostic, I knew that I wanted to be … Continue reading →

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Jack-in-the-Pulpit

Posted on February 18, 2012 by Jill-O

 I love the Jack-in-the-Pulpit flower. Besides having an interesting, graceful shape, a beautiful color and a wonderful, whimsical name; it’s a plant that will grow in my shady backyard and it looks great in bloom in the spring and with its bright … Continue reading →

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Support the Arts

Posted on November 27, 2011 by Jill-O

I’ve always been fascinated by the fact that many of us that work at our local public library also have interests in various artistic endeavors in the community. Besides our love of books our staff also includes painters, potters, graphic designers, actors, singers, and writers. … Continue reading →

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