TREASURES ON THE SHELVES
Treasures on the Shelves: A story of good books and sunshine
As we begin the spring season, we see growth and renewal symbolized by the color green. April 22 is Earth Day and many of the ...
Holly Howze, Author at Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch
TREASURES ON THE SHELVES
A time to celebrate women with a good book
Since 1987, March has been designated as Women’s History Month, a time when women’s achievements and contributions have been acknowledged and celebrated. The theme for ...
by Holly Howze, Friday, March 15, 2024 11:12 am
TREASURES ON THE SHELVES
New books at Ripberger spotlight legendary Black performers
“African Americans and the Arts” is the theme for 2024’s Black History Month. And just in time, there are several new books at the Ripberger ...
by Holly Howze, Thursday, February 15, 2024 3:23 pm
TREASURES ON THE SHELVES
Treasures on the Shelves: New year brings new books to read
Happy New Year! As we begin 2024, or any new calendar year, it’s natural to view the upcoming months as filled with possibility and potential, ...
by Holly Howze, Saturday, January 20, 2024 10:19 am
THE GARDEN MUSE
The Garden Muse: History of the Bottle Brush Tree
Let us talk about the Bottle Brush Tree. Not the popular shrub Callistemon with its beautiful cylindrical brush-like flowers. You know, the miniature funky faux ...
by Holly Howze, Friday, December 22, 2023 5:04 pm
TREASURES ON THE SHELVES
Treasures on the Shelves: Looking back on 2023
Every December as the year draws to a close, I like to look back over the books I’ve read (or read about) and see what ...
by Holly Howze, Thursday, December 21, 2023 3:55 pm
TREASURES ON THE SHELVES
Treasures on the Shelves: A time to celebrate with a good book
As we prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving this week, there is another celebration taking place with Native American Heritage Month. Established in 1990 with the intent ...
by Holly Howze, Tuesday, November 21, 2023 5:07 pm
TREASURES ON THE SHELVES
Books can provide good scares this Halloween
Halloween is just around the corner, with decorations on houses and in yards as people get ready to celebrate the scariest day of the year. ...
by Holly Howze, Saturday, October 28, 2023 10:48 am
TREASURES ON THE SHELVES
Treasures on the Shelves: Some new books from familiar authors
Now that fall is here, we can look forward to cooler temperatures and falling leaves and also new titles from some of our favorite authors. ...
by Holly Howze, Sunday, October 1, 2023 10:27 am
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Treasures on the Shelves: Don’t predict the demise of books just yet
Recently I was reading a Kindle book on my phone when a message popped up: Thank you for reading on National Book Lover’s Day! I ...