Our local Indie bookstore in Frederick, MD, has a great event that I wanted to share with you. Its always fun to try something new. Even if you don't have "young people" (what a term!) in your household who would read this, its fun to watch and listen in on, and yes, even I love a good novel targeted at the younger crowd..*shock, horror! Maybe you will find new books for the Winter? In their words: "Join us on Thursday, October 29, at 7 pm for our virtual event with debut YA

I know a lot of people hate reading poetry. I guess it is a scaring experience from school days or maybe being force-fed the stuff in childhood. But now, as adults, its time to take a new look at some poetry - find some stuff you enjoy. Poetry is able to reach us with emotions and express some sensations that other art forms and literature does not. (I know, they told you that in school too - me also). But it REALLY does touch on things humans have trouble expressing in other

In this time of protests and a global discussion about racism, you can always further educate yourself about the topic (and how to become a better person!). Our friends at the Curious Iguana Bookstore (our local indie bookstore) have lots of titles to reach out and read...plus they gave this link to a site which has digital audiobooks. Check it out! https://libro.fm #fbac #fbacblog #antiracism #educateyourself #curiousiguana

To those of you who know me, you would know that I am a huge supporter of local Indie Bookstores over huge conglomerates. The local bookstore is a joy, not just because it supports the local economy of an area, but also because of the wonder of wandering. It is this concept of wandering amongst books that has been largely lost in a time of online purchasing. I must admit, I miss this part the most about buying a book online (which I am forced to do at the moment). The sheer d

Tuesdays have been a special feature this month online with social media...#haikuesday. This is a time when groups post prompts for a poem, and people compose a haiku towards some type of competition. Our fav local one is with @downtownfrederick and @curiousiguana (https://www.facebook.com/CuriousIguana/). Every Tuesday, our local Indie bookstore post a photo and asks for Haikus ...and someone gets to win a gift certificate. Now, I know some people are asking themselves.."Hai

We have already talked about "traveling" to museums and sites online to get to "see" a lot of museums and collections around the world. But, seriously, there are lots online and many of them from close to home. Try to look for as many local resources (linked online) that you can so that you can support your local non-profits and small businesses near where you live. Small businesses are starting to suffer from the closures or restrictions already and could do with your suppor