When my father passed away I was left with quite a few duties to settle his estate. Far down on that list was going through some boxes of personal memorabilia, but finally having completed most of the taxes and settling of accounts, I got to work on some keepsake boxes. In the mix was his…
Goodbye Goblin Mode!
I'm ready to leave "Goblin Mode" behind beginning in 2023. Here are some ways I plan to do it.
Harris County Celebrates Curbside Larry’s TLA Branding Iron Award
#HCPL employee John Schaffer AKA #CurbsideLarry" wins #TxLA 's #BrandingIronAward 2020
Christmas for Curmudgeons, Or: How I Learned to Stop Complaining and Love the Holidays
It is easy to be cynical about the holidays. HCPL blogger David C makes the case for putting aside the bah-humbugs and reveling in the holiday spirit.
Reading Is Reading: Graphic Novels Are Not the Enemy
Graphic novels can be a great pathway to lifelong literacy for reluctant readers. HCPL blogger Kelsey D explains.
Women Who Rock
Memoirs and biographies of the women who shaped modern music, from Billie Holiday to Viv Albertine
Write Your Way to Well-Being
Expressive writing is a form of self-care with endless possibilities. HCPL blogger Bronwyn S. explains and offers recommendations to get you started writing toward well-being.
Nature Wants You to be a Crab
Biologists have recently identified the evolutionary phenomenon known as carcinization which is the tendency for evolution to evolve things into crabs. Many creatures that look like crabs actually are not! They have just gone through carcinization. Find out more!
Horror Beyond October: Scary Stuff to Give You Chills All Year Long
The spooky season doesn't have to end after October. If you love to read and watch horror then explore these new and old favorites to give you chills all year long.
Poetry for Hispanic Heritage Month
Celebrate Hispanic heritage in verse. Classic and contemporary poetry by Hispanic and Latino writers.
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