Library staff selects hot July reads
Catherine Coles Coles Notes The staff of the County of L&A Libraries are avid readers and always eager to share their most recent hits. Here we bring you a list…
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Sanctuary founder offers more than the bear necessities
Laurie Snider Notes from the Nest In everyone’s life there are standout moments. These usually involve weddings, births, graduations or special achievements, hard-worked for goals met, magnificent vacations taken and…
Matching tourist attractions with titles
Catherine Coles Coles Notes Looking for something interesting to do this summer? Depressed at the prospect of not being able to go on a far-flung vacation. Well, you should note…
Our up-close adventures with black bears
Laurie Snider Notes from the Nest The first time I remember encountering a black bear, was while sitting with my family, in our Rambler, at the dump, in Restoule Provincial…
Our summers are hotter than they used to be
Laurie Snider Notes from the Nest “Is it hot enough for ya?” the good-natured soul at the check-out line clucked as I loaded my bags of ice and hamburger buns…
Romance novels always in demand
Catherine Coles Coles Notes Aside from the mystery genre (in all of its forms), romance is easily the most popular genre of the book world. Circulation statistics for our romance…
Fresh staff picks for the summer
Catherine Coles Coles Notes The staff of the County of L&A Libraries are avid readers and always eager to share their favourite books. Here we bring you a list of…
Showers of fun for the future bride and groom
Laurie Snider Notes from the Nest Our oldest child, Curtis, met his fiancee, Sarah, while they were both students attending Queen’s University. Now, after several years of dating and living…
Notes From The Nest: Building our own secret garden at home
The first of many times today, that I sat outside was on our deck, this morning, with Randy over coffee while percolating over family issues, upcoming events and planning an…
Coles Notes: Finding the time to read regularly
When I’m out and about, people so often say to me, “I just don’t have the time to read.” My feeling is that regardless of your family commitments, employment and…