tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13076516.post4165143748852617121..comments2023-10-29T03:52:23.898-04:00Comments on pink sneakers n'at: "You are never too old to dream a new dream..."Sarah Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00251034210962259082noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13076516.post-61860197594324920092008-07-20T20:57:00.000-04:002008-07-20T20:57:00.000-04:00My first was a public library; happily, our local ...My first was a public library; happily, our local branch is only a fifteen minute walk away, and right next to my elementary school. My elementary school librarian is my favorite in memory, though. She read so dramatically. I went back to poke my nose in that school library a while ago and was so tickled to find my favorite book and see it still had the little check-out tag on the endpaper filled up with my name.<BR/><BR/>I thought bookmobiles were a fantasy thing for the longest time, thanks to a Spinelli short story about one. We got one when my branch was being remodeled, and it was so cool. I couldn't believe the shelves slanted backwards, just like his narrator had noticed.Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01120903510222043127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13076516.post-68275009527516723382008-07-17T07:20:00.000-04:002008-07-17T07:20:00.000-04:00Kiki--pink pumps is better alliteration.Badger--bu...Kiki--pink pumps is better alliteration.<BR/><BR/>Badger--but I love novels in the comment box!<BR/><BR/>Jan--I have been to that library! Once, a long time ago, in a different life. I was visiting a friend and demanded to go to the library. So we went.<BR/><BR/>Thank you ALL for your memories!!<BR/><BR/>xo,<BR/><BR/>SLSarah Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00251034210962259082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13076516.post-9731985842170305322008-07-16T22:34:00.000-04:002008-07-16T22:34:00.000-04:00Growing up, the public library in Baden PA was the...Growing up, the public library in Baden PA was the most wonderfully dusty two rooms in the world!<BR/><BR/>It was open from 2-4 and 6-8 on Tues and Thursday. If you went right at 2, you could get a book and speed read it so that at 7:30 you could dash back up the stairs to exchange it for another.<BR/><BR/>I loved that place! I always wished I would be locked in there for the weekend.Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16508488901278114809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13076516.post-50718632480904841092008-07-16T10:38:00.000-04:002008-07-16T10:38:00.000-04:00I have VAGUE memories of a bookmobile. Will have t...I have VAGUE memories of a bookmobile. Will have to ask my mom for more info.<BR/><BR/>I do remember one school library where I devoured Dr. Seuss books (so must have been elementary school?) and one where I scarfed up all the Norma Fox Mazer I could find (middle school?).<BR/><BR/>My aunt, who is no longer my aunt because she divorced my uncle years ago, got me my first public library card. She used to babysit us in the summer while my folks worked and the card was for the library near HER house, not mine, probably because she already had an account there.<BR/><BR/>Mostly what I remember about the library is not wanting to give the books back, and I STILL don't, which is why I don't frequent them much now (that and the fact that it costs us $45 per year for a family card because we're outside the city limits).<BR/><BR/>But I still like them IN PRINCIPLE.<BR/><BR/>Er, sorry for the combox novel! Heh! YOU ASKED!Badgerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08612452005428621885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13076516.post-52062162917246891562008-07-16T08:36:00.000-04:002008-07-16T08:36:00.000-04:00pink pumps is better alliteration.I don't really h...pink pumps is better alliteration.<BR/><BR/>I don't really have memories of the public library as a youngster. I remember going through the bookmobile at one point, but I don't remember my age. I know I went to the school library, but I don't remember the public library until I was in my teens in SC. hmmmmmmKitchenKikihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16177504620021878729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13076516.post-33233441230174147352008-07-15T18:41:00.000-04:002008-07-15T18:41:00.000-04:00Erin,Well, I was wearing CLOTHING, just not what I...Erin,<BR/><BR/>Well, I was wearing CLOTHING, just not what I'd be wearing to work. <BR/><BR/>xo,<BR/><BR/>SL<BR/><BR/>(and are they pink heels or pink pumps?)Sarah Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00251034210962259082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13076516.post-88081294967220900562008-07-15T18:30:00.000-04:002008-07-15T18:30:00.000-04:00"I'm wearing my pink heels as I sit here, not yet ..."I'm wearing my pink heels as I sit here, not yet dressed for the day"<BR/><BR/>That's quite a picture you've painted for us, SL ;)Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12979627849688965995noreply@blogger.com