Comments for Stillwater Free Library http://stillwater.sals.edu If the light's on, we're home... Sun, 06 Jul 2008 11:16:41 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 Comment on The Memoirs of Cleopatra by Carol http://stillwater.sals.edu/index.php/the-memoirs-of-cleopatra/#comment-13445 Carol Tue, 17 Jun 2008 02:02:55 +0000 http://stillwater.sals.edu/index.php/the-memoirs-of-cleopatra/#comment-13445 There is only one word to describe this book - looooong! The story is interesting as I know little of Egyptian history. I'm only on page 191 of this 1000 page book but I plan to share what I have read so far. There is only one word to describe this book - looooong! The story is interesting as I know little of Egyptian history. I’m only on page 191 of this 1000 page book but I plan to share what I have read so far.

]]> Comment on Welcome! by Michele http://stillwater.sals.edu#comment-12686 Michele Sat, 17 May 2008 14:40:53 +0000 http://stillwater.sals.edu#comment-12686 Thanks for the compliments! We are really happy with how it turned out! (and of course, thanks to Seth, Ellen and Emma for helping us reshelve the books!) Thanks for the compliments! We are really happy with how it turned out! (and of course, thanks to Seth, Ellen and Emma for helping us reshelve the books!)

]]> Comment on Welcome! by Annetta http://stillwater.sals.edu#comment-12683 Annetta Sat, 17 May 2008 10:58:34 +0000 http://stillwater.sals.edu#comment-12683 The STAFF has breathed new LIFE into a grand old building in many ways. Your group is moving in many important directions. Your show-casing local artists has been a long time coming to our town. Recognition of our history adds another focal point to all your other improvements. Yhe programs are blended for all ages. You are rounding out the community in a wonderful way. Keep up the EXCELLENT JOB -we are very pleased. The STAFF has breathed new LIFE into a grand old building in many ways. Your group is moving in many important directions. Your show-casing local artists has been a long time coming to our town. Recognition of our history adds another focal point to all your other improvements. Yhe programs are blended for all ages. You are rounding out the community in a wonderful way. Keep up the EXCELLENT JOB -we are very pleased.

]]> Comment on Welcome! by Gloria Waldron Hukle http://stillwater.sals.edu#comment-12647 Gloria Waldron Hukle Fri, 16 May 2008 17:28:07 +0000 http://stillwater.sals.edu#comment-12647 I truly enjoy the way Stillwater Free Library keeps me posted on events. Hope to make the June 3 presentation..sounds interesting. Thanks for the Alert. Gloria Waldron Hukle I truly enjoy the way Stillwater Free Library keeps me posted on events. Hope to make the June 3 presentation..sounds interesting.
Thanks for the Alert.
Gloria Waldron Hukle

]]> Comment on Welcome! by Esther http://stillwater.sals.edu#comment-12482 Esther Mon, 12 May 2008 20:19:29 +0000 http://stillwater.sals.edu#comment-12482 The room looks great! I can't believe how much space you've uncovered. Kudos! The room looks great! I can’t believe how much space you’ve uncovered. Kudos!

]]> Comment on Welcome! by Devon Myers http://stillwater.sals.edu#comment-12442 Devon Myers Sun, 11 May 2008 13:08:42 +0000 http://stillwater.sals.edu#comment-12442 What you two ladies and the team of volunteers have done! The library has a whole new look to it! The library summer t-shirts are too cute. What you two ladies and the team of volunteers have done! The library has a whole new look to it! The library summer t-shirts are too cute.

]]> Comment on Life of Pi by Yann Martel by Carol Meeker http://stillwater.sals.edu/index.php/life-of-pi-by-yann-martel/#comment-10960 Carol Meeker Fri, 04 Apr 2008 00:23:26 +0000 http://stillwater.sals.edu/index.php/life-of-pi-by-yann-martel/#comment-10960 This was the book that I really wanted everyone to read this year. It is one of my favorite stories - and I think has one of the best book covers ever. I am listening to it on CD as I drive to and from work and feel I am transported far, far away from the Northway. I hope we see new faces at the bookgroup this month as this book I truly believe is designed to connect with the individual and there is no one correct interpretation. Enjoy! 3.14 This was the book that I really wanted everyone to read this year. It is one of my favorite stories - and I think has one of the best book covers ever. I am listening to it on CD as I drive to and from work and feel I am transported far, far away from the Northway. I hope we see new faces at the bookgroup this month as this book I truly believe is designed to connect with the individual and there is no one correct interpretation. Enjoy! 3.14

]]> Comment on Life of Pi by Yann Martel by Devon Myers http://stillwater.sals.edu/index.php/life-of-pi-by-yann-martel/#comment-10868 Devon Myers Wed, 02 Apr 2008 18:26:39 +0000 http://stillwater.sals.edu/index.php/life-of-pi-by-yann-martel/#comment-10868 I really enjoyed reading this book. (I couldn't wait for the posting to be placed online). It was another good read and monthly book choice. Yann Martel brought the charector of Pi from child to adult in a recollection to a writer. Then it seemed the "Life of Pi", took over in the sea voyage portion of the story all the way through to the ending. Parts were funny (LOL on several occasions), parts leave you with a better understanding of man, animals and understanding ones own inner faith. Which Pi lived by several. I loved it. I really enjoyed reading this book. (I couldn’t wait for the posting to be placed online). It was another good read and monthly book choice.

Yann Martel brought the charector of Pi from child to adult in a recollection to a writer. Then it seemed the “Life of Pi”, took over in the sea voyage portion of the story all the way through to the ending.

Parts were funny (LOL on several occasions), parts leave you with a better understanding of man, animals and understanding ones own inner faith. Which Pi lived by several. I loved it.

]]> Comment on Welcome! by Joe http://stillwater.sals.edu#comment-10050 Joe Fri, 14 Mar 2008 12:30:19 +0000 http://stillwater.sals.edu#comment-10050 Hats off to all the staff and volounteers that make the SFL the" place to be" in Stillwater.. Hats off to all the staff and volounteers that make the SFL the” place to be” in Stillwater..

]]> Comment on Meet the Author - Bairbre McCarthy by Dianne DeMidio http://stillwater.sals.edu/index.php/meet-the-author-bairbre-mccarthy/#comment-9797 Dianne DeMidio Mon, 10 Mar 2008 01:29:04 +0000 http://stillwater.sals.edu/index.php/meet-the-author-bairbre-mccarthy/#comment-9797 At preschool, we make it Green Day. Everyone wear something green, we finger-paint with blue and yellow (which makes green), and read either "Green Eggs and Ham" or "Clever Tom and the Leprechaun". Of course, just to stir things up a little bit, the leprechauns pay our classroom a visit the night before and play tricks on us (like switching toys around, turning things upside down) and hides a treasure for the children to find. I'm not sure who has more fun. At home my Italian husband won't eat corn beef, so he takes me out to dinner. But this year I hope by then to be singing "Tura-Lura-Lural" to my 1st grandchild. At preschool, we make it Green Day. Everyone wear something green, we finger-paint with blue and yellow (which makes green), and read either “Green Eggs and Ham” or “Clever Tom and the Leprechaun”. Of course, just to stir things up a little bit, the leprechauns pay our classroom a visit the night before and play tricks on us (like switching toys around, turning things upside down) and hides a treasure for the children to find. I’m not sure who has more fun.

At home my Italian husband won’t eat corn beef, so he takes me out to dinner. But this year I hope by then to be singing “Tura-Lura-Lural” to my 1st grandchild.

]]> Comment on Meet the Author - Bairbre McCarthy by Sheila Nett http://stillwater.sals.edu/index.php/meet-the-author-bairbre-mccarthy/#comment-9518 Sheila Nett Mon, 03 Mar 2008 23:00:39 +0000 http://stillwater.sals.edu/index.php/meet-the-author-bairbre-mccarthy/#comment-9518 Wear green and have corned beef and cabbage. Send St. Patrick's Day/Birthday card to niece, Shaleen, who was born on St. Patrick's Day. Wear green and have corned beef and cabbage. Send St. Patrick’s Day/Birthday card to niece, Shaleen, who was born on St. Patrick’s Day.

]]> Comment on Meet the Author - Bairbre McCarthy by Carol Meeker http://stillwater.sals.edu/index.php/meet-the-author-bairbre-mccarthy/#comment-9501 Carol Meeker Mon, 03 Mar 2008 13:35:54 +0000 http://stillwater.sals.edu/index.php/meet-the-author-bairbre-mccarthy/#comment-9501 By telling everyone that I'm Hungarian. St. Stephen rocks! (Patron saint of Hungary FYI) But since my brother-in-law, Padraic, is sooo Irish and his son (my nephew, Connor) was born on St. Pat's in 2006 - I'll be "Irish" for a day by adding green food coloring to all my cooking - yum! By telling everyone that I’m Hungarian. St. Stephen rocks! (Patron saint of Hungary FYI)

But since my brother-in-law, Padraic, is sooo Irish and his son (my nephew, Connor) was born on St. Pat’s in 2006 - I’ll be “Irish” for a day by adding green food coloring to all my cooking - yum!

]]> Comment on Meet the Author - Bairbre McCarthy by Annetta http://stillwater.sals.edu/index.php/meet-the-author-bairbre-mccarthy/#comment-9500 Annetta Mon, 03 Mar 2008 12:53:49 +0000 http://stillwater.sals.edu/index.php/meet-the-author-bairbre-mccarthy/#comment-9500 Front of home adorned. Coffee and dining talbes decorated. Play Irish CD's often. Have Corn beef and cabbage, green jello and a green dessert a family tradition since a kid. Wear green on the day. Front of home adorned. Coffee and dining talbes decorated. Play Irish CD’s often. Have Corn beef and cabbage, green jello and a green dessert a family tradition since a kid. Wear green on the day.

]]> Comment on Meet the Author - Bairbre McCarthy by Ed http://stillwater.sals.edu/index.php/meet-the-author-bairbre-mccarthy/#comment-9481 Ed Mon, 03 Mar 2008 03:10:25 +0000 http://stillwater.sals.edu/index.php/meet-the-author-bairbre-mccarthy/#comment-9481 Not having any Irish in my heritage, my friends (not Irish either) and I get together to watch the parades, crack open the Guinness and have corned beef & cabbage. I'll call my friends who are named Patrick and thank them for their Saint-like qualities. Then we pinch those around us who aren't wearing green. Not having any Irish in my heritage, my friends (not Irish either) and I get together to watch the parades, crack open the Guinness and have corned beef & cabbage. I’ll call my friends who are named Patrick and thank them for their Saint-like qualities. Then we pinch those around us who aren’t wearing green.

]]> Comment on A Thousand Splendid Suns by Carol Meeker http://stillwater.sals.edu/index.php/a-thousand-splendid-suns/#comment-9387 Carol Meeker Fri, 29 Feb 2008 12:33:04 +0000 http://stillwater.sals.edu/index.php/a-thousand-splendid-suns/#comment-9387 Better late than never - I just finished the book and I have to say it was one of the most emotionally exhausting books I have ever read. My stomach ached while reading because I found so little to be hopeful about for the characters in this story. It makes western issues of underage drinking and divorce sound downright pleasant in comparison. I did ponder the value of a burqa now and then...I would love to go to Malta Price Chopper "en burqa" and buy my potato chips and hotdogs without friends and neighbors checking out my shopping cart contents while we chat for a minute. Save me the trouble of picking up a "leafy green" item just in case I bump into anyone.... Better late than never - I just finished the book and I have to say it was one of the most emotionally exhausting books I have ever read. My stomach ached while reading because I found so little to be hopeful about for the characters in this story. It makes western issues of underage drinking and divorce sound downright pleasant in comparison.

I did ponder the value of a burqa now and then…I would love to go to Malta Price Chopper “en burqa” and buy my potato chips and hotdogs without friends and neighbors checking out my shopping cart contents while we chat for a minute. Save me the trouble of picking up a “leafy green” item just in case I bump into anyone….

]]> Comment on Meet the Author - Bairbre McCarthy by Sara http://stillwater.sals.edu/index.php/meet-the-author-bairbre-mccarthy/#comment-9282 Sara Tue, 26 Feb 2008 22:16:45 +0000 http://stillwater.sals.edu/index.php/meet-the-author-bairbre-mccarthy/#comment-9282 As a child, my father stressed the fact that we had no Irish blood - only Scottish. So - we were forced to wear orange on Saint Patrick's Day in protest rather than wear green <i>like everyone else</i>! Too funny (sorry Shan!) As a child, my father stressed the fact that we had no Irish blood - only Scottish. So - we were forced to wear orange on Saint Patrick’s Day in protest rather than wear green like everyone else! Too funny (sorry Shan!)

]]> Comment on Meet the Author - Bairbre McCarthy by Esther http://stillwater.sals.edu/index.php/meet-the-author-bairbre-mccarthy/#comment-9270 Esther Tue, 26 Feb 2008 18:17:18 +0000 http://stillwater.sals.edu/index.php/meet-the-author-bairbre-mccarthy/#comment-9270 We wear lots of green! We wear lots of green!

]]> Comment on The Thirteenth Tale by Sara http://stillwater.sals.edu/index.php/the-thirteenth-tale/#comment-8684 Sara Wed, 13 Feb 2008 22:54:13 +0000 http://stillwater.sals.edu/index.php/the-thirteenth-tale/#comment-8684 <strong>LET THEM EAT CAKE!</strong> Yes - bring your birth stories and appetite! We'll celebrate the birth of Carol and Tina and share our horror stories. Although I may not be able to beat the toddler living on her own in the woods bit... LET THEM EAT CAKE!

Yes - bring your birth stories and appetite! We’ll celebrate the birth of Carol and Tina and share our horror stories. Although I may not be able to beat the toddler living on her own in the woods bit…

]]> Comment on The Thirteenth Tale by Carol Meeker http://stillwater.sals.edu/index.php/the-thirteenth-tale/#comment-8663 Carol Meeker Wed, 13 Feb 2008 14:15:12 +0000 http://stillwater.sals.edu/index.php/the-thirteenth-tale/#comment-8663 Do you think this author has problems with books that do not end all neat and tiday wth every question answered and every loose end perfectly tied? I liked all the twists at the end, but the last little bit where she has to clarify every little thing is such an anticlimax to such an eloquently written story. It sound like a fifth grader wrote the last two pages with the typical "in conclusion" style of ending something you can't find a more creative way to end - loose ends are a part of life - because life goes on and never ends all neat and tidy! BTW - Since this book is about "birth" stories - let's all share ours at the meeting - and we're celebrating mine and Tina's who are this week! Do you think this author has problems with books that do not end all neat and tiday wth every question answered and every loose end perfectly tied? I liked all the twists at the end, but the last little bit where she has to clarify every little thing is such an anticlimax to such an eloquently written story. It sound like a fifth grader wrote the last two pages with the typical “in conclusion” style of ending something you can’t find a more creative way to end - loose ends are a part of life - because life goes on and never ends all neat and tidy!

BTW - Since this book is about “birth” stories - let’s all share ours at the meeting - and we’re celebrating mine and Tina’s who are this week!

]]> Comment on The Thirteenth Tale by Carol Meeker http://stillwater.sals.edu/index.php/the-thirteenth-tale/#comment-8335 Carol Meeker Thu, 07 Feb 2008 14:09:46 +0000 http://stillwater.sals.edu/index.php/the-thirteenth-tale/#comment-8335 The character who really bugs me throughout this book is Margaret's mother. There are so many women who lose a child and do not completely igmore their other LIVING children. In the words of Carolyn Aldridge, who has endured a lot more than Margaret's mother, "GET OVER IT!!!!" The character who really bugs me throughout this book is Margaret’s mother.
There are so many women who lose a child and do not completely igmore their other LIVING children. In the words of Carolyn Aldridge, who has endured a lot more than Margaret’s mother, “GET OVER IT!!!!”

]]> Comment on The Thirteenth Tale by Devon Myers http://stillwater.sals.edu/index.php/the-thirteenth-tale/#comment-8186 Devon Myers Tue, 05 Feb 2008 15:37:39 +0000 http://stillwater.sals.edu/index.php/the-thirteenth-tale/#comment-8186 NO! She was a child with a scar. OK, I have never been a twin.... but, a child that is lost through co-existance from a shared body part. Alot of parents have had to make that decision. I felt for her mother, she never was the same again. Was Margret torn with what happened to her twin, or just missing her twin? I feel she was too young to remember a twin. NO! She was a child with a scar. OK, I have never been a twin…. but, a child that is lost through co-existance from a shared body part. Alot of parents have had to make that decision. I felt for her mother, she never was the same again.

Was Margret torn with what happened to her twin, or just missing her twin? I feel she was too young to remember a twin.

]]> Comment on The Thirteenth Tale by Sara http://stillwater.sals.edu/index.php/the-thirteenth-tale/#comment-8180 Sara Tue, 05 Feb 2008 14:14:03 +0000 http://stillwater.sals.edu/index.php/the-thirteenth-tale/#comment-8180 I just finished this book and I have to say I loved it. Whenever an author jumps back and forth in time I am leery - it isn't an easy thing to pull off. The way Diane Setterfield handled the timing makes you feel the frustration of Margaret. I wanted to scream every time Vida got tired or angry and sent Margaret away. It was a great chance to see the ramifications of the storyline from the past - but still. Any book that can leave you emotional after a <i>chapter</i> is a great book for me - whatever the emotion. This should be a great discussion for February! Did you really buy all the lamentations of Margaret over her lost twin though? I just finished this book and I have to say I loved it. Whenever an author jumps back and forth in time I am leery - it isn’t an easy thing to pull off. The way Diane Setterfield handled the timing makes you feel the frustration of Margaret. I wanted to scream every time Vida got tired or angry and sent Margaret away. It was a great chance to see the ramifications of the storyline from the past - but still.

Any book that can leave you emotional after a chapter is a great book for me - whatever the emotion. This should be a great discussion for February!

Did you really buy all the lamentations of Margaret over her lost twin though?

]]> Comment on Game night for 5th and 6th graders… by Sara http://stillwater.sals.edu/index.php/game-night-for-5th-and-6th-graders/#comment-7864 Sara Fri, 01 Feb 2008 01:05:16 +0000 http://stillwater.sals.edu/index.php/game-night-for-5th-and-6th-graders/#comment-7864 You sure can! You sure can!

]]> Comment on Game night for 5th and 6th graders… by Ethan http://stillwater.sals.edu/index.php/game-night-for-5th-and-6th-graders/#comment-7863 Ethan Fri, 01 Feb 2008 01:04:21 +0000 http://stillwater.sals.edu/index.php/game-night-for-5th-and-6th-graders/#comment-7863 Can I bring my DS? Can I bring my DS?

]]> Comment on The Thirteenth Tale by Carol Meeker http://stillwater.sals.edu/index.php/the-thirteenth-tale/#comment-7712 Carol Meeker Tue, 29 Jan 2008 12:25:15 +0000 http://stillwater.sals.edu/index.php/the-thirteenth-tale/#comment-7712 I thought the story started off a little slow, but once the two women meet it has you "hooked" as Devon says. I have always wondered what it would be like to have a twin - a person who was once the same cell as yourself - but a different person altogether. I love how Emmeline is described as being able to "smell" the presence of her sister in the house. I thought the story started off a little slow, but once the two women meet it has you “hooked” as Devon says. I have always wondered what it would be like to have a twin - a person who was once the same cell as yourself - but a different person altogether. I love how Emmeline is described as being able to “smell” the presence of her sister in the house.

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