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Mixtape: Four metal bands for fantasy fans
Posted in Explore and Discover, For You on June 2, 2015 at 6:00 am
By Brian Vander Veen Not long ago, I was lamenting to my long-suffering partner the unfortunate decline of references in popular music to fantasy literature. Although I’m too young to remember much of it firsthand, I had imagined this glorious, idealized decade or so—let’s call it “the long 1970s”—when every van was airbrushed with a […]
Tags: hoopla, mix tape, mixed tape, mixtape, music
From Student to Worker with Spokane Valley Tech
Posted in Business and Careers, For You, Teens on May 28, 2015 at 6:00 am
By Sheree West You never know where an opportunity like taking a school tour might lead you. Last fall, I toured Spokane Valley Tech (SVT), a unique learning environment where high school students gain technical skills with a focus on career and college readiness. The director led me around the facility and explained the school’s […]
Even a Superhero Needs a Fresh Resume
Posted in Business and Careers, For You on May 27, 2015 at 6:00 am
By Aileen Luppert Last year I was lucky enough to participate in a grant studying career development strategies. The training I received included a review of recent resume trends. So much has changed in the last ten years—enough to make me blush and blanch about my own outdated resume. When was the last time you refreshed your resume? If […]
Get Your Bike in Gear
Posted in Explore and Discover, For You on May 26, 2015 at 6:00 am
By Gwendolyn Haley I have always depended upon the kindness of strangers, particularly when it comes to all things mechanical. Somehow, I have been fortunate enough to be in the right spot at the right time to encounter someone with the skills I need. Last year, a friend and I went for a bike ride […]
Novel Ideas: DIY Book Crafts for All Skill Levels
Posted in Explore and Discover, For You on May 21, 2015 at 6:00 am
By Kelsey Hudson Bookworms beware—some books were harmed in the making of this blog! As a librarian and a giant bookworm myself, I’m sure it comes as no surprise that I have more than a few books hiding around my apartment, many that haven’t seen daylight in ages. Although donation is tempting, I’ll admit they’re […]
Survival Secrets of a Part-Time Vegan
Posted in Explore and Discover, For You on May 20, 2015 at 6:00 am
By Sheri Boggs I’m not vegan. I’m not even vegetarian. But my beloved is, and for the last three years I’ve been experimenting with the world of tofu, tempeh, tahini, and tots (tots are totally vegan—look it up). While I haven’t become a full-on vegan myself, I’m impressed with my partner’s commitment to both the […]
Meet the Bloggers
Posted in Explore and Discover, For You on May 19, 2015 at 6:00 am
Every week our blog team brings you posts with topics ranging from tween birthday party tips to resources for starting your own small business. It’s all for you—our fantastic members! A short writer bio appears at the end of every blog post, but we thought it would be fun for each of us to answer […]
On My Coffee Table
Posted in Explore and Discover, For You on May 14, 2015 at 6:00 am
By Kim Harshberger In recent years I have noticed that I have a consistent reading cycle. I enjoy reading all sorts of material but I tend to stick with one type for a period time. When it comes to fiction, I most enjoy reading books that are a series. I recently finished the first three […]
Tags: booklists, books, on my coffee table
Lessons from Mom
Posted in Explore and Discover, For You, Parents and Teachers on May 12, 2015 at 6:00 am
By Clarissa Fidler Having just celebrated Mother’s Day on Sunday, I’ve been thinking about all the ways my mom has influenced my life and shaped who I am today. Even now in my late 20s, I still find I need her advice and support on a regular basis. I think moms have a special gift […]
Tags: education, parenting, young learners
If the Shoe Fits: Q&A with Curt Kinghorn of Runners Soul
Posted in Explore and Discover, For You on May 6, 2015 at 6:00 am
By Gwendolyn Haley I love shoes. Some days picking out which pair to wear is truly the best part of my day. My husband recently made a pointed remark about the number of shoes in my closet. I quickly reminded him that different occasions call for particular types of footwear. Some events I need high heels or sandals, […]
