Only in the Library

I looked up from my work today to find a little boy standing in front of my desk. He couldn't have been more than four years old at most. He shook his head sadly and gave me the most sorrowful and repentant of looks I've ever seen.

"I ran in the library," he whispered to me as if confessing the most grievous of sins.

"I'm sure you won't do it again," I said solemnly in return. He nodded slowly and then walked away.

If anybody else needs to unburdon themselves, I'll be in my librarian confessional from noon to nine tomorrow. : )

Fighting Crime with Classical Music

Here's one for you classic music lovers out there. Police have discovered that classical music can actually cut down crime. Yes you read that right. Here is the link to the article if don't believe me.

http://www.sixwise.com/newsletters/06/10/05/how-classical-music-can-reduce-crime-benefit-your-mood-and-increase-your-spending.htm

Beethoven, Bach, Mozart, they can make this world a safer place with only the power of their music. Who knew?

Book Signing

For those who might be interested, I will be visiting the Storybook Nook at Gardener Village to have a book signing on December 11th. I will be there 1:00pm - 3:00pm. Those who visit with me can get their name in a drawing to win a one-of-a-kind handmade miniature mermaid necklace. I will also be handing out adorable sea creature shaped lollipops to anyone brave enough to come up and talk to me while I'm out there. Books will be available for purchase, but even if you don't buy the book, come on by and just say hello.

The Storybook Nook's address is:

100 W. 7800 S.
Jordan, UT 84088

Hope to see you all there.

School Library Woes

So many school libraries are in trouble financially these days. Their budgets get smaller and smaller every year so they can't buy the books that kids need to read. Sometimes it feels a little like that even for the bigger public libraries in an economy like ours. Click here to see a hilarious video that gets right to the heart of the subject. At least this school can still have a sense of humor about the situation. Good for them. : )

Small Secrets Now Open for Business on Etsy

For those who might be interested, I now have a shop open on Etsy where I will be selling my miniature sculpture jewelry. There is currently one necklace up for sale and another one will soon be listed in the near future. You can find links to Etsy and more information about the handmade necklaces I create by visiting the official Small Secrets blog. Click here to go there now.

The Royal Gardens--Pure Paradise

My traveling companion suggested that we visit the Royal Botanical Gardens. We had to take a train just outside of London to get there but was it ever worth it! As you can see from the pictures in this post, it was like wandering about inside a Jane Austen film all day. There were hundred year old trees and several beautiful estates located within the grounds. My favorite part was the lily ponds!


We stopped to eat lunch in a little cafe where we ate in a building that reminded me of a greenhouse with giant glass windows overlooking beautiful vistas as far as the eye can see.

The Sights of London

Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London, Big Ben, and Westminster Abby. I saw them all on my trip--and got pictures too!