This blog began in 2003 as Mrs. Rabbitt's Bookbag and continued as From the Library Director from 2005-2010. You can read my newspaper columns at FromtheLibraryColumn published Thursdays in the Norwood Transcript and Bulletin.
These sites are handy if you want to avoid Volcanic Stress. The NY Times tracked airport status during the April event but the last post was on April 22. Perhaps they will use the same link the next time Eyjafjallajökull erupts.
The Met Office in the UK has a great page, Volcanic Ash Advisory from London, with updated projections. Refresh this link once you get to the page for the latest updates. This was very helpful during the eruption in April when flights were canceled because it was apparent that Ireland and most of Europe were affected.
If you are traveling to Ireland, like I was (more aptly, wasn't) The Irish Aviation Authority had updates all along the way. News that their air space was closed was online BEFORE my Delta flight was canceled.
We found that the airlines website was the last place to go ... and the last place to call. Check the Aviation Authority in the country you are traveling to ... perhaps you'll get some information like I did to prepare you for the shock of the canceled flight.
Looks like Vimeo had to take down the videos. Sorry about that.
Tom Brokaw did a special on Gander, Newfoundland's generosity and grace on September 11, 2001. It aired during the Olympics. Now the videos of that piece can't be found on the web.
It was a truly inspiring piece and one I hope you find and watch.
2014
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Another beekeeping year and yet another attempt to keep up this blog.
There was so much I should have written about last year but didn't.
Probably my hi-li...
Eight Directors - 123 Years
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A few weeks after the new year begins, I will box up the last of my
personal items from my office on the Morrill Memorial Library's second
floor. The ...
Creamy Polenta - What's the Scoop
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I made polenta for tonight's Verandah Gourmet dinner. I've made it before
in the instant pot and it turned out well. Tonight, I had to bring a double
rec...
Home, Sweet Home
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Sadness gripped me this morning as we said goodbye to the last of the kids
and cleaned out the house. We were in the car in record time, however, and
were...
New Name, New Job, New Blog
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You can find me at the Morrill Memorial Library or writing for the From the
Library Column.
Charlotte Canelli
Morrill Memorial Library
Norwood, MA
ccanell...
106 Pleasant Street, Franklin MA
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One of the best features of this house was its solid corner lot with a
porch that wrapped around three sides. Once cleared of extraneous bushes,
trees an...
My Story
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Map of Peterborough town center. 84 Main (A) is 1/8 of a mile up the hill
from the center of town at the Peterborough Town Hall at 1 Grove Street.
The Pet...
“I believe life is a series of near misses. A lot of what we ascribe to luck is not luck at all. It's seizing the day and accepting responsibility for your future. It's seeing what other people don't see And pursuing that vision.” Howard Schultz