LEARN MORE Carl Saga once said: “Absence of evidence is not evidence of absence.” That is one of my favorite quotes because it is so true. Often, new discoveries help to prove, disprove, reimagine, and create new questions all at once. Just when we think we understand, we learn we know very little. So, are … Continue reading #BooksForTheHoliday – National Unicorn Day
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#BooksForTheHoliday – It’s National Library Week
LEARN MORE This observance is about recognizing the value and support of our libraries. National Library Week 2025: Drawn to the Library! “Whatever draws you in, the library has something for everyone. Celebrate National Library Week, April 6 - 12, 2025.” Celebration Days During National Library Week Monday, April 7: Right to Read Day Tuesday, April … Continue reading #BooksForTheHoliday – It’s National Library Week
#BooksForTheHoliday – April 5th is First Contact Day
LEARN MORE “What is the Significance of First Contact Day? First Contact Day pays tribute to the flight of the warp-capable Phoenix and the pivotal first interaction between humans and Vulcans, which occurred on April 5, 2063.” https://www.startrek.com/news/origin-of-first-contact-day-explained https://www.startrek.com/article/origin-of-first-contact-day-explained https://jmnorthup.com/2021/04/05/happy-first-contact-day/ You can find more book suggestions on this blog post. Book Suggestions: Star Trek: First Contact (Star … Continue reading #BooksForTheHoliday – April 5th is First Contact Day
#BooksForTheHoliday – April is National Poetry Month
LEARN MORE It’s a time to explore language, tempo, rhythm… ideas. Poetry is limitless. It is a reflection of everyday life while displaying a beauty that’s written, heard, and felt. It is transcendent. There are many forms of poems available. Here is a LIST of 168 types of poetry – imagine that! There’s the sonnet, stanzas, quatrain, … Continue reading #BooksForTheHoliday – April is National Poetry Month
GERALDINE MOCK – Aviator & Author
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jerrie_Mock Jerrie Mock was the first woman to fly solo around the world. She accomplished this feat in 1964 in a single-engine 1953 Cessna 180, called The Spirit of Columbus. This remarkable woman wrote about her adventures in her book, Three-Eight Charlie: 1st Woman to Fly Solo Around the World. You can learn more about … Continue reading GERALDINE MOCK – Aviator & Author
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