Squarespace! I am a huge fan of Squarespace. No surprise here. Their templates are clean, modern and beautifully designed. Squarespace offers a variety of templates. Depending on what you are looking for, I am sure they have a template to start you off with.
Today, I wanted to show you how easy it is to create and update a blog in Squarespace. If you have not tried this, you have no worries. It is a fairly easy and straightforward process. When I started using Squarespace, I was pleasantly surprised at how easy it was to create a blog. I've also included a short video to guide you when creating your blog. Shall we begin?
Choosing the right Squarespace plan for your business will help you maximize the potential of your website or online store, but how do you determine which plan is best for your business' specific needs? Simply follow my easy tips for choosing the Squarespace plan for your business that is as perfectly customizable as your design will be.
In part 3 - this blog, we are going to look at Squarespace Analytics. Yes, Squarespace does provide its own analytics. I would say it is a lot easier to read than Google Analytics, but I would also say don't ignore Google Analytics either. Both compliment the other and are very useful.
Google Analytics is an awesome tool if you know how to read it and apply what you read to grow your online business. Find out exactly how to do just that!


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This large modern trading center handles flower exhibition, wholesale, retail, storage, transportation, quarantine, and business affairs. Its beautiful flowers make it a popular stop with foreign tourists. The center has four sections: a plant wholesale market, a flower market, a flower auction center, and a floriculture and art park.


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Book Signing at Tybrisa Books on Sat, Feb 4th
On Saturday Feb 4th, local Poet and Author LB Sedlacek will be doing a book signing from her newest books at Tybrisa Books in Lenoir. The two featured books are "Night Swim" which is poetry and "The Jackalope Committee and Other Tales" which is mostly Science Fiction short stories and a few flash fictions. Tybrisa Books greatly supports local authors and will also have other copies of Sedlacek's works available as well. Sedlacek is locally known for her award nominated mystery "The Glass River" set in Happy Valley NC as well for the Sunset Beach and Lenoir Golf Club set beloved romance story "The Mailbox of the Kindred Spirit." Her poetry books are also local favorites particularly "Poetry in LA (Lenoir Area)" named for her Facebook Page of the same name @poetryinla. ~Tybrisa Books is located on the Square in Downtown Lenoir at 210 N. Main St. You can reach the bookstore at 828-572-7475 or online at www.tybrisabooks.com
Join me on Saturday, February 5th, from 11am to 2pm, at Tybrisa Books! I will be sharing, signing and selling selections from my poetry and fiction works! Works include the North Carolina set mystery series featuring Detective Chance Richardson and Reporter Kelly Grant in the books entitled "The Glass River" and "A Sunless Sea." Other featured books include the romance novel set at the iconic mailbox on Sunset Beach, "The Mailbox of the Kindred Spirit" as well as the local favorite poetry books "Poetry in LA" and "The Poet Next Door." The event is free, family friendly and open to the public so stop by and say Hi then stick around to browse the selection of Western North Carolina's Premier $1 bookstore where all books are $1 or less! There's something for everyone at Tybrisa Books! The bookstore is located on the Square at 210 N. Main St. in Lenoir. Call Tybrisa Books at (828) 572-7475 or Email tybrisabooks@gmail.com for more information.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2021 AT 11 AM EDT – 2 PM EDT at Tybrisa Books
Join us for a book signing with favorite local author LB Sedlacek as she debuts, share, sells and autographs her new book of poetry, Swim!"Swim by LB Sedlacek is a wonderful book of poetry. Sedlacek's creation of the swimming metaphor to talk about leisure and pleasure, seclusion and isolation; is utterly great and unique." ~Maryam Qureshi, author of "Songs Of Cardinal."
Tybrisa Books http://tybrisabooks.com/ tybrisabooks@gmail.com
Book Signing with LB Sedlacek!
Tybrisa Books Saturday, May 22, 2021 at 11 AM EDT – 2 PM EDT
Join us on Saturday, May 22, 2021 from 11am to 2pm, as we welcome favorite local author LB Sedlacek, as she debuts, shares, sells and autographs her new book, "I'm No Robot." Do you use the Internet? Do you ever get tired of providing you are not a robot? In this new poetry collection from award winning poet, LB Sedlacek, you'll find plenty of robots, but also poems about piano tuning, the 70's, egg salad, putt putt, surfboards, swing dancing, road trips, libraries, the American west, hurricanes, and much more. So come on and spill the tea and prove you, like LB, are not a robot!
http://tybrisabooks.com
Literary Hill Bookfest – Panelist
LB Sedlacek – Reading for Poets on the Patio for Literary Hill Bookfest on Sunday, May 2nd starting at 11am.
https://www.literaryhillbookfest.org
Sat. Feb 20th from 11am to 2pm
Local Author, LB Sedlacek, will be signing copies of her new poem novel, "The Blue Eyed Side" on Sat. Feb 20th from 11am to 2pm at Tybrisa Books in Downtown Lenoir. "The Blue Eyed Side" is set on Hatteras island and in the mountains in Plumtree, NC.
210 Main St NW, Lenoir, NC 28645
tybrisabooks@gmail.com
SEPT 19th, 2020 – Tybrisa Books, "A Sunless Sea" from 11am – 2pm
Saturday, August 1st, 2020 from 11am-2pm.
Join us at Tybrisa Books as much-loved local author, LB Sedlacek, debuts, shares, sells and signs her new book, Four Thieves of Vinegar & Other Short Stories.
In Red River, New Mexico, meet a woman who can tell you things about yourself you didn't know. Solve a murder from out space to the Wild Wet to modern day Virginia suburbs outside of Washington, DC. Share a sad tale of Russian roulette remembered by a grandson as he visits his grandfather. Become a singer in Nashville, TN. These stories and more await you in this collection or short stories published on Leap Day 2020 by Alien Buddha Press.
Four Thieves of Vinegar
Visit Tybrisa Books and meet local poet and writer, LB Sedlacek as she debuts her newest book –
Saturday, June 6th, 2020 from 11am-2pm
The Poet Next Door is a book of poems. The title poem was written for the inaugural Poetry Caldwell at the Caldwell Arts Council where Sedlacek was the featured reader. The poem tied into the exhibit of local photos and artwork entitled "Close to Home." These poems are a compilation of a variety of subjects. This is Sedlacek's first full length poetry collection. It was published in February 2020 by Cyberwit.
Sedlacek is also the author of several other books, including The Glass River, The Mailbox of the Kindred Spirit, and Poetry in L.A., all of which are available for purchase at Tybrisa Books.
Tybrisa Books is located at 210 Main St., Lenoir NC 28645. You can reach them by phone (828) 572-7475 or find them on Facebook @TybrisaBooks
Book Signing of "The Mailbox of the Kindred Spirit" Book Reading and Signing on Saturday, Feb 15th from 11am-1pm at Tybrisa Books.
Visit Tybrisa Books and meet author LB Sedlacek as she debuts her newest book, The Mailbox of the Kindred Spirit.
The Mailbox of the Kindred Spirit is real. It is the inspiration for LB's story about Ernie and Melody who meet at a young age at a Golf Club in the mountains of North Carolina where he works and where her mother works. They grow up and grow apart and she moves to Ocean Isle Beach. Eventually he comes to a place where he tries to connect with her again. The mailbox plays an important part in their story. The mailbox is set up beyond almost the last set of sand dunes. It's tucked away behind one. There's a couple of benches where you can sit and watch the fishing boats or the tides roll in and out. The first time she went to the mailbox it was so late it got dark. It was quite the moving experience.
"The Mailbox of the Kindred Spirit"
From Waterbean Poetry Night at the Mic, Jan 22nd 2020

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Thutmose III was the son of king Thutmose II and Isis. When his father died, he could not take over the throne since he was just an infant. His stepmom, Hatshepsut took over for him for about 22 years. Thutmose III had very little power of the throne during those years. When Hatshepsut died, he had all his power and became into a wonderful king. He was a brilliant military leader and great ruler. He was many things including a Pharaoh, general, administrator, statesmen, horseman, archer, and an athlete. As a general, he never lost a battle during the 32 years that he ruled Egypt.
Now, many people thought that since Hatshepsut had taken over his reign, he would be angry at her. When seeing so many monuments of her destroyed, they thought that this was actually true, but what actually happened was that Thutmose just wanted to erase the memory that a woman ruled Egypt for 20 years. It was not because of hatred, but because he did not like to think or let people know that a woman ruled his throne for all those years. In 1450 B.C, Thutmose died and he was mummified. When they found his mummy, it was kind of destroyed because some tomb robbers got to it first. His mummy is now found in the Cairo Museum.
Wow Alianny….I am speechless…I mean there are things you just said that I didn't know even existed! Don't you think it's just fascinating how we still have objects from over 3000 years ago? It's just unbelievable! Anyways, what you said can be true, but no one really knows why Thutmosis III destroyed all of his stepmothers monuments, maybe it is because of that reason, but no one really knows.
Great! Thutmosis III got the throne when he was 2 years old, but since he was not able to rule at that age, Hatshepsut took his throne. Later, until she died, they were corulers. After the death of Hatshepsut, Thutmosis destroyed the evidence of her.


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Book a comfortable family rental as your base for exploring the child-friendly delights of Bloomington. We recommend starting with Nickelodeon Universe—a fun-packed indoor park in the Mall of America—with everything from the tamest of rides to zip-lining adventures. If your children are on the younger side, this is a great place to spend a day. The Mall of America also provides all the shopping and eating opportunities you could hope for, plus adventure golf and an aquarium housing over 10,000 sea creatures—you can pre-book admission to meet them all.
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«Maldita Historia» es el primer sencillo del primer álbum del grupo latinoamericano de groove metal De la Tierra.

Antecedentes y composición
Como adelanto, desde el 29 de septiembre el grupo tienen un primer corte, "Maldita historia". La historia a la que alude, en palabras de Andrés Giménez (vocalista de la banda), "narra lo que vive quien quiere desarrollar su sueño y se encuentra con esos palos en la rueda que la vida siempre te pone... Vivimos en un mundo viciado de corrupción, de mentira, de falta de oportunidades, de desigualdad; esa es la maldita historia. Pero tiene una visión positiva: si uno se lo propone, lo puede revertir. Nosotros nos propusimos estar juntos y aquí estamos solo queda en uno dejar de luchar o seguir hasta llegar a conseguir lo que anheló."

Personal
 Andrés Giménez – voz, guitarra
 Andreas Kisser – guitarra, voz
 Flavio Cianciarulo – bajo, voz
 Alejandro González – batería, voz

Sencillos de 2013
Sencillos de heavy metal

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When was the last time you had your carpets professionally cleansed? If you're choose the average American household, it was made by probably a few minutes in final two modules concern year – and if at all possible probably wait at least another year to get them cleaned once. The Environmental Protection Agency recommends carpets in residential homes are cleaned every 6-12 months if 2 or fewer people live inside of home who's non people. For larger families with both kids and pets, the EPA recommends a professional carpet cleaning every 3-4 months [U.S. EPA letter, January 1989].
Recommendations prefer that are according to the indoor air quality in property's. Dust, dander alongside multitude of soils collect on carpet, which acts as filter as air circulates through vent systems in a home. For persons with allergies, asthma, as wll as pregnant women and the elderly, having clean carpets probably will make a big difference in their quality of life indoors.
Having your carpet cleaned every 11 weeks can be very higher. A market check of professional carpet cleaning prices showed that among both national brand names and smaller local carpet cleaning companies, the regular cost on a 3 room, two hallway carpets cleaning at about $125 after coupons and specials were applied. Whether a homeowner options a carpet cleaner visit thrice a year, the total price of carpet cleanings might add up.
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One thing is clear, indoor air quality is affected by the frequency with which your home's carpets are cleaned, so professional carpet cleaning companies find unique methods for providing pricey cleanings. Some offer new and improved package pricing to consumers. Customers who combine services with other services like Oriental rug cleaning can sometimes save approximately 60% off their total bill. Acquaintances don't homeowners preserve some money and gets both services and carpet cleaning service taken proper in one visit. Other carpet cleaning companies will offer professional-grade carpet cleaning sprays and solvents, so that customers planning to take good care of their carpets themselves is worth of doing so without some for this risks using over-the-counter equipment. Another unique approach by professional carpet cleaning companies for you to offer a stain removal only service. Here, customers just pay for the stain removal and no entire carpet cleaning. Kiwi Carpet cleaning service offers this with a one Year Carpet cleaning service Warranty, where entire rooms are cleaned at poor price the actual year. While you might need move furniture yourself and vacuum before the carpet cleaning technician arrives, the low price may offset any minor hassles.
With all of the dust, dander, dirt and soot collecting on the surfaces in your home, may be important to remind yourself that avert collect on the dust towel is just one small fraction of what ends up in your carpet. Take inventory of methods often your carpets are walked on in property and make carpet cleaning decisions aid you too as your family breathe easier great.


Wells, L. T., Jr. "Promoting Foreign Investment: Opportunities and Pitfalls for Host Countries." In Promoting Foreign Direct Investment in Developing Countries, 43–53. Paris: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), 1993.


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At a time when certain web sites attack the Valley View School District, we at The Babbler want to celebrate the students. Every day, they risk UFO abduction, Weredeer attacks, and pandering politicians to go to school and hope to be eventually be accepted into a college.
While some students, unfortunately, give into temptations, or become too smart to relate to the average person, some become unique role-models. Someone that all students, regardless of clique, should emulate. Each year, we choose one of those students to highlight.
For 2011, we have selected Bobby G. Habenstein as our Student To Look Up Too. Habenstein, a junior at Bolingbrook High School, seems like your ordinary High School student. He, however, has a talent.
Habenstein realized that he had the power after his grandfather, Robert, died when Bobby was only 9.
Habenstein then used his talent to help other help his friends.
Habenstein continued to practice in secret until he bumped into a man in Chicago.
The man, according to Habenstein, gave him his e-mail address, and asked him to speak to James Randi.
After e-mailing his reading, the man replied that it was very interesting, because Randi is still alive. Not only that, but if he had known Randi was alive, Habenstein might have been eligible a million dollar prize.
Now many teens would have turned to something destructive, like drugs, crime, or atheism, to deal with him pain. Habenstein didn't.
Habenstein now charges for "soul therapy" and hopes to apply for the million dollar prize next year. He feels grateful for the man he met in Chicago.
Changing his mind, but still keeping an open mind towards reality, Bobby Habenstein is The Babbler's 2011 Student To Look Up To.


This weekend's pickins included a broken down dresser found on the side of the road. I painted two of the drawers. The paintings are inspired by antique quilts.
love them. Such a brilliant way to upcycle. :o) beautiful and inspiring.


Self Description: I am very sensitive and romantic woman. I believe in love and I am here to meet my life-time partner with whom together we will spend the rest of life. I am convinced that love is the most powerful force in the world. It makes people to act, they are able for everything for the sake of love. I am cheerful and creative, elegant and smart. I like to develop myself and now I am mastering new profession. I am a woman who can charm and inspire, support and love. I am positive about life in general. I try to get only positive emotions from everyday life.
Comments: My dream is to meet a man who wants only a serious and long-lasting relationship. I see myself with a confident, honest and kind man. He should take family as priority and in return my man will be cherished and loved. I want to meet a good man for family, love and romance, with kind heart, easy-going character and desire to lead active life-style. I see our future relationship very open, based on faithfulness, we must be best friends and support each other in good and bad moments. I dream to connect life with a man who loves children and wants to become a good friend for my son.


Just came home from a long sunny walk with the doggy. Spring is in the air, didn't even have to wear a coat.
Looks like a lovely place to take a walk! Spring is definitely in the air here. I've noticed one of the trees in the backyard has started to shoot out it's leaves.
I love it when the sun starts to give warmth again!
The colors on these pictures are stunning!
It's good to feel spring is on its way (finally).
the tone of these photos is so fitting for this time of year. i feel like i'm there with you.


Doris Madsen, a retired Springfield City Librarian, displays her new art show, Breathing In, for the months of March and April. Her one-of-a-kind contemporary prints include shapes and subjects in various arrangements and from a variety of vantage points to to create a unique blend of color and ideas. Meet the artist on Sunday, March 3rd for the free opening reception.
This program is supported by a grant from the Springfield Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency, and the Friends of the Library.
Drop in to learn and explore at our makerspace! This creative space for kids and their families is chock full of art supplies and recycled stuff waiting to be transformed into something new.
Visit the Children's Room to see art on display by a homeschool group from Springfield.
Join us for stories, songs, movement, fingerplays, a craft, and playtime. No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families.
Group exercise to facilitate discussion thinking intentionally about the ways in which our physical environment, social environment, political and economic realities all work to shape our health in places where we live, work and play. Open to the public with limited seating on RSVP basis. Springfield residents and community members are encouraged to attend; this is an introductory level conversation designed to engage brand new voices and people looking to learn about public health!
Must RSVP by Wednesday April 17th using provided link or RSVP directly to Benjamin Bland at the Springfield Department of Health and Human Services. Coffee, tea, and light snacks will be provided.
This is a non-library sponsored event.
Attention Lego enthusiasts! Drop in for freestyle building, meeting new friends, and browsing the library's many Lego themed books. This program is ideal for children ages 5-10, but all are welcome. Children 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
From Black Panther to Captain America, every superhero needs a symbol and a costume. Come join us at the Central Library on April 22 from 4-6pm to design your own heroic symbol and making your own cape as we prepare for the final battle between the Avengers and Thanos. This event is for children ages 8-12.
Rail service is on the rise in Western Massachusetts. Hear what key leaders have to say about the latest developments.
Tim Brennan, Executive Director of the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission, speaking about more passenger rail from Springfield and some recent, climate friendly developments in public transportation.
Mayor Domenic Sarno will talk about his appointment to the Mass. DOT's panel studying expanded train service from Springfield to Boston which could be a boon for commuters, job hunters, and the economy.
Reggie Wilson, Sixteen Acres Branch Library Manager, will present on environmentally friendly trains that could be used between Springfield to Boston.
Do you want to know more about your family's history, but don't know where to begin? This four week series is the perfect starting point and includes Introduction to Genealogy on April 9, and three other classes focusing on census records (April 16); immigration and migration (April 23); and military, wills, probate, and DNA (April 30). Attend one workshop or all four. Led by genealogist Hillary Schau, this series is perfect for the beginner and is geared toward adults age 60+ and their caregivers. This project is funded through Greater Springfield Senior Services, Inc., the MA Executive Office of Elder Affairs and the Federal Administration for Community Living.
Tuesdays, 10:30-11:30 AM | Recommended for birth to 5years old, siblings welcome.
Come join us for fun and learning at a playgroup facilitated by the Branch Librarian. Meet other families, chat with the librarian about great books for your child, enjoy the toys in our Activity Center, try out art projects, and so much more!
No registration required, just drop-in any time during the program. An adult must accompany and consistently supervise children.
This is not a library-sponsored event.
If you are looking for a welcoming place to be, look no further. Get inspired by using a wide array of art materials: write that masterpiece you've beeen pondering, play one of our many board games, and let's not forget all the inspiration that rests right on our shelves. Enjoy the company of otheres or grab a quiet space for some precious alone time.
Every Tuesday | Ages birth - 5 years, siblings welcome.
Join us in the Community Room for stories, songs, and crafts. No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families.
Drop in and play your favorite Wii games in the community room! Snacks provided.
Designed for the innovators of the future, this workshop encourages participants to notice the properties of everyday materials that are frequently discarded, see them in a new way, and transform them into a work of art. Working both collaboratively and independently, participants will experiment with a variety of found materials. Throughout the process, participants will engage in creative problem-solving to construct their own creations.
Drop in between 3:30 and 5 p.m. to practice your chess moves or learn to play chess for the first time!
Do you love LEGOS? Join us for building fun! Share your ideas and brick vision with other LEGO lovers- let your imagination run wild!
Have you ever wanted to learn chess? Would you like to improve your skills or enjoy a game with other chess enthusiasts? Come get expert training from a seasoned chess player with years of teaching experience!
Come for conversation, grab some books, work on a project or puzzle, or catch-up with a friend over coffee and a game of chess....all while making new friends and seeing what the library has to offer you. Providers of neighborhood senior services will stop-by to keep you informed and entertained. Funded through Greater Springfield Senior Services, Inc. Project funded through Greater Springfield Senior Services, Inc., the MA Executive Office for Elder Affairs, and the Federal Administration for Community Living. For seniors 60+ and their caregivers.
BYOB (Bring Your Own Book) and share your recent reads at this lively and long-running book group, and gain exposure to new authors, titles, and genres. We're always open to new members - join us!
Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30 AM | Recommended for ages 1-6 years old, siblings welcome.
Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch or crewel, this is the place for you. New members are welcome and current members may be willing to teach their skills. Some yarn and needles are provided, but donations of such items will always be welcome. Many of the finished items are donated to charitable causes.
Join us for stories, songs, movement, fingerplays, a craft, and playtime. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. No registration required. Space is limited to 12.
Acompáñenos para cuentos, canciones, actividades, y tiempo para jugar. No requiere inscripción previa. Un adulto debe acompañar a los niños.
Children are invited to read to Momo, a Bright Spot Therapy Dog, in a small group setting. Call 263-6843 for more information.
Wednesdays, 4:15-5 PM | Ages 4-10, siblings welcome.
Join us for stories and a craft. No registration required.
Join us each week as we have fun while strengthening creativity and engineering skills with LEGOs.
"Join us for a free showing of our featured film for Earth Week Before the Flood. The film is a wakeup call to start dealing seriously with climate change. Before the Flood, a documentary by National Geographic, features Leonardo DiCaprio on a journey as a United Nations Messenger of Peace, traveling to five continents and the Arctic to witness climate change first hand. Our special speaker will be Catherine Ratte, Principal Planner of the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission. Ms. Ratte has expertise in climate change, energy efficiency, sustainability and clean energy."
April's book selection is The Forest Lover by Susan Vreeland. Copies are available at the East Forest Park Branch Library in a variety of formats (large print, audiobook, etc.).
Thursdays, 10:30-11:30 AM | Ages 6-36 months, siblings welcome.
Thursdays | Birth - 5 years, siblings welcome.
Come join us for fun and learning at a playgroup facilitated by the Branch Children's Librarian. Meet other families, chat with the librarian about great books for your child, enjoy the toys in our Activity Center, try out art projects, and so much more!
Springfield Department of Health and Human Services is holding free training for retail tobacco merchants to reinforce healthy practices when selling tobacco products.
Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch or crewel, this is the place for you. New members are welcome and current members may be willing to teach their skills. Some yarn and needles are provided, but donations of such items will always be welcome. This group meets in Rice Hall on the 3rd floor mezzanine.
The Springfield Epilepsy Coaliton will present a Community Conversation on the unknown facts of Epilepsy and its impact on the community. It is estimated that 1 out of 26 people are living with this disease. There will be a presentation, networking opportunities, raffle prizes and a light dinner. For information and to reserve your seat please contact Synthia Scott-Mitchell at synthiam@springfieldpartnersinc.com.
Every Thursday | All ages welcome!
Join us in the Children's Workroom for LEGO Club and let your imagination run wild!
Take a break and feel the stress ease away with creative coloring. The library has a collection of attractive coloring sheets and coloring pencils you can use to find your inner artist and make something beautiful. For the children, the library runs its LEGO Club at the same time allowing you and your children to enjoy the hour. Both programs are underwritten by the Friends of the Library.
Featuring Viggo Mortensen, Mahershala Ali, and Linda Cardellini, Green Book is an Oscar award winning movie about a Italian-American bouncer who becomes the driver of an African-American classical pianist touring the American South during the 1960s. Rated PG-13.
Stop by the Brightwood Branch Library Friday mornings for coffee and conversation. We'll have the morning paper out, as well as crosswords, puzzles, and more. Bring along your knitting or crochet projects, or meet a friend for a hour of friendly socializing. Coffee and tea generously provided by the Friends of the Library.
Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch or crewel, this is the place for you. New members are welcome and current members are willing to teach their skills. Some yarn and needles are provided, but donations of such items will always be welcome. Many of the finished items are donated to charitable causes. Coffee and tea will be provided compliments of the Friends of the Library.
Fridays, 10:30-11:30 AM | Ages 6-36 months, siblings welcome.
Springfield Works is here to link you with a job, career, or skills training. Come learn how to use SkillSmart: an easy online resource to help you identify your strengths and efficiently apply for positions at some of Greater Springfield's largest organizations.
Members of the AISS team from the sheriff's department will also be on hand to offer job search tips and advice.
This program is for adults.
Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch or crewel, this is the place for you. New members are welcome and current members are willing to teach their skills. Some yarn and needles are provided, but donations of such items will always be welcome. Many of the finished items are donated to charitable causes.
School getting you stressed? Join our Not Your Ordinary Coloring Club for Teens. We supply the crayons, pencils and pens and coloring pages. Just drop by and color your stress away. In the teen room 1-5pm Friday afternoons.
Come build and explore your own world with Minecraft! Have fun while developing creativity, problem solving, and collaboration.
Learn the basics of Microsoft Excel, the world's leading desktop spreadsheet. Excel is used both at home and in the office to help with a wide range of personal and business management services including basic bookkeeping and accounting, to maintaining mailing lists, and more. Skill with a keyboard and mouse is needed for success in this hands-on workshop.
Light refreshments, compliments of the Friends of the Library.
Every Saturday | 10:30am - 11:30am | All ages welcome!
Join us for stories, songs, activities, and crafts. Fun for the whole family! No registration required.
The Mason Square Community Garden Group is hosting a "Plant Your Health" celebration on Saturday April 27 from 11-2 in the Community Room. The Group will do demonstrations of seed starting, learning about growing plants to eat, and how to get your garden started no matter how big or small. The Garden Group will also give anyone who is interested an introduction to the Seed Lending Library and anyone who comes can take some seeds home!
Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch or crewel, this is the place for you. New members are welcome and current members are willing to teach their skills. Some yarn and needles are provided, but donations of such items will always be welcome.
See local people performing Butanese and Nepali music and dancing, sharing stories, and a fashion show of clothing from their culture. Also see an exhibit and sample food from Nepali culture. Shyam, a Nepalese musician from Worcester will perform at 12:45 pm. This program is in collaboration with the Community Upliftment Program, the community-based non-profit organization serving the needs of the refugee community of Greater Springfield. Special thanks to Delhi to Kathmandu Cuisine for providing the samples of food, and Friends of the Springfield Library.
For all ages. Families especially encouraged to come.
Check out our website www.springfieldlibrary.org or call 413-263-6843 for more details.
Join us for Minecraft at the Library, where we mine, craft, and trade Minecraft tips! Space limited to 8 participants so come early.
Are you feeling unsure about where to send your poems for publication? Geared toward poets with little or no publication experience, this workshop will introduce how to identify poetry markets for individual poems; where to look for finding online poetry publishers; how to ue poetry readings to your advantage; how to weigh the pros and cons of self-publishing versus working with traditional publishers, and more. Led by local award-winning multilingual poety and educator, Maria Luisa Arroyo.
Funding provided by the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
Seating is limited, so please register online or by calling 413-263-6828, x221.
Celebrated author Hanna Perlstein Marcus shares the story of her early family history described in two gripping, multiple award-winning books Sidonia's Thread and Surviving Remnant. Hanna Perlstein Marcus was born at the Bergen Belsen displaced persons camp after World War II. At the age of two, she immigrated to Springfield, Massachusetts with her mother, Sidonia. Ms. Marcus and her mother traveled over 3,700 miles from the nightmare of Bergen-Belsen Concentration Camp to eventually settle in a mid-century North End Springfield neighborhood. The family found refuge in Springfield along with other ethnic groups looking for a better future. Copies of her books will be available for purchase and signing. Refreshments compliments of the Friends of the Library.
Judy Handler & Mark Levesque return to Rotunda Rhythms with World Cafe, an exciting concert with mandolin, guitar, and flute. The group's unique arrangements are filled with passion, lyricism, and an infectious joy for music and life. They will share an enticing mix of world music from Brazil, Colombia, Puerto Rico, Ireland, Spain, the Middle East, and more. For World Cafe, Judy and Mark are joined by special guest and friend Leo Snow on flute. Free attendance raffle to all those who stay for the concert, and with funding from the Friends of the Library and the Massachusetts Cultural Council. All ages.
Virtual school proctoring MCAS testing for its students.
The children's programming room is reserved for a homeschool group.
Home City Families presents to you Greater Springfield Music Together! Come enjoy this 4 week series of music and movement with your child. Open to children birth to 5 years old and their parents or guardians. Space is limited, registration is required. Please call (413) 787-6959 x 8 to reserve your space. April 1,8, 22 and 29. Indian Orchard Library, 44 Oak Street, Indian Orchard.
Come "Craft Your Cares Away" with Tricia. We will be relaxing, socializing, and making creative projects to take your mind off your everyday worries for an hour or so. Each month will feature a different craft, and new project ideas are always welcome. Arts and craft supplies are offered complimentary by the Friends of the Library.
Spring is well on its way, and we'll be looking for all its signs! Come to East Springfield, and join our nature scavenger hunt. We'll hunt around library grounds to find things tied to the start of spring. Complete the hunt, and win a small prize. Snacks will be provided.
Do you want to know more about your family's history, but don't know where to begin? This four week series is the perfect starting point and includes Introduction to Genealogy on April 9, and three other classes focusing on census records (April 16); immigration and migration (April 23); and military, wills, probate, and DNA (April 30). Attend one workshop or all four. Led by genealogist Hillary Schau, this series is perfect for the beginner and is geared toward adults age 60+ and their caregivers.
This project is funded through Greater Springfield Senior Services, Inc., the MA Executive Office of Elder Affairs and the Federal Administration for Community Living.
Here's your chance to meet regularly to share ideas about improving library programming for your age group, plan events, give input for materials selection and other fun activities. Light refreshments will be served. This program is If interested, please fill in the online application here or contact the young adult reference librarian.
Make a card to show that special woman in your life how much you appreciate her on Mothers Day and every day! Don't forget to make one for Gramma and Aunt Sue too! All supplies provided. For families. During open hours.
In honor of National Pet Month, we will have a donation box available for you to drop off animal care supplies for a local animal shelter. It's an easy way to make a contribution to our furry friends and make a pawsitive difference in our community.
Kathleen Morris, a Springfield based painter and sculptor, displays her new art show for the months of May and June. Her painted portraits from the Arts and Naps collection are unique, bold, and deeply personal making for an interesting and intimate display. Meet the artist on Monday, May 6th for the free opening reception. Funding provided by the Friends of the Library. All ages.
First Wednesday of every month | For seniors ages 60+ and their caregivers.
Come experience the gentle art of yoga. Increase well-being, flexibility,and balance during this relaxing half-hour session. Chair yoga is perfect for those with limited mobility.
This project funded by Greater Springfield Senior Services, Inc., the MA Executive Office for Elder Affairs and the Federal Administration for Community Living.
BYOB (Bring Your Own Book) and share your recent reads at this lively book group. Gain exposure to new authors, titles, and genres. We're always open to new members - join us!
Join us for this educational and entertaining program that will provide an interactive presentation featuring live birds of prey! Meet a retired fish and wildlife game warden/ licensed wildlife rehabilitator that cares for injured birds, operates a successful captive-breeding program and travels throughout New England and New York providing information aimed at helping people appreciate, respects and assist in the conservation of these important raptors.
Join us each week for Tech Discovery, a program all about fun with computer science. Each week, we'll explore a different activity. There will be computer gaming with Minecraft and Roblox, coding fun with OzoBot robots and escape rooms, and engineering activities including Snap Circuits! Tech Discovery is brought to you with federal funds provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
Week One: Work together to solve problems in the Escape the Room challenge!
First Wednesday of the month, starting at 6:00 PM | This program is intended for 20-30 somethings, but all are welcome!
Cure your mid-week blues with a lively book discussion and some brew at Nathan Bill's Bar and Restaurant, 110 Island Pond Road.
For our next meeting we will be discussing Henna House by Nomi Eve.
Copies of this title will be available for pickup at the East Forest Park Library prior to the meeting. No sign up is required, however, please contact the branch if you have any questions.
Home City Families presents "Greater Springfield Music Together". Come enjoy this 4-week series of music and movement with your child, infants to age 5, beginning on Thursday May 2 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at East Forest Park Branch Library, 122 Island Pond Road. Space is limited, so register by calling Megan Walsh at Home City Families 413-787-6959 ext.8.
Akeelah, an 11 year-old girl discovers she has a talent for spelling, which she hopes will take her to the National Spelling Bee. Join us at the Mason Square Library Spelling Bee on June 6th. Rated PG.
Do you want to learn more about Genealogy but don't know where to start? This 4 week program is great for you! Starting on May 3rd, genealogist Hillary Schau will guide you on how to begin on your own. Take one or all four to get the most out of these programs.
May 3rd/4th Class 1 - Introduction to Genealogical Research - Great for getting started researching your family. Includes step-by-step pedigree and family group sheets, sample organizing and where to start looking.
May 10th/11th Class 2 - Census and Vital Records - What are they are what can you discover, how they have changed over time and location. These are the backbone of Genealogy.
May 17th/18th Class 3 - Immigration, Naturalization and Migration - Locating and understanding passenger lists, immigration and naturalization documents and the rules over time.
May 24th/25th Class 4 - Digging Deeper into the unique records available concerning military records, land records, wills and probate, and includes an overview of DNA, the newest tool for Genealogy.
Every Friday | For children and teens, though parents/guardians/caretakers are welcome too! | FriDIY: HANDPRINT CACTI PAINTINGS!
FriDIY means crafts for the whole family!
Stop by Children's and Teens area at the back of the library for this week's loosely-structured craft any time after 2:30 on Friday. This week we'll be crafting: Handprint Cacti Painting! Brighten your house with these perfect crafts that you can hang anywhere!
Teens, shouldn't you have a say in what your library does?
We want you to join our Teen Advisory Board. Share what programs and materials you want. Talk about your ideas to make the library a better place for you. Come and enjoy refreshments while you meet new friends, and make your voice heard.
Tai Chi is a slow motion, low impact form of exercise suitable for people of any age. It is often referred to as "moving meditation" and has been practiced in the Far East for thousands of years. Enjoy its graceful flow, and experience the benefits it can bring to balance, coordination, focus, and calm. Class will be instructed by Certified Tai Chi Instructor Dr. Emanuel Brown.
NOTE: This program runs before the building opens.
Join the Springfield Democratic City Committee for their Spring meeting. For more information contact Chairman Jesse Lederman at 413-351-6785.
Celebrate Free Comic Book Day!
Come to the library to get your FREE COMIC. All Springfield City Library locations will have a selection of comics for kids, teens, and adults as long as they last (one per person). It's all part of Free Comic Book Day, a national event in which comics shops and other participating institutions offer unique comics by your favorite artists and writers, published just for this special day.
Thank you to Comics N' More in Easthampton MA for assisting the library in obtaining the comics.
Read to Cadence - Megan Marshall, a volunteer from Bright Spot Reading Buddies, will bring her dog Cadence to the library to have children read to her. She will be at the library the first Saturday of each month, starting January 5, from 11:30am-12:20pm.
Kids ages 4-10 will sign up for a 10 minute slot to read to her friendly, furry companion. Bring a favorite picture book or a chapter book to read to Cadence. This program is designed to help kids gain confidence and reduce anxiety about reading.
Drop in to try some fun and innovative science experiments at the East Springfield Library.
Come and enjoy a fun interactive story, an engaging activity and a free light lunch. Sponsored by Faith United Church.
Design a poster around our Summer Reading Theme "Discover Your Summer" for a chance to have it be the cover of our Summer Event Guide. Drop into the Children's Room at the Central Library to work on your poster with our art supplies. Ask a librarian for more details on how to get started. For children up to age 12.
EOHHS and MassHealth are hosting a public listening session for the Human Services Transportation program. We invite consumers to attend and voice their experiences with the program.
This is not a library-sponsored program.
Create awesome works of art with the tool of a well refined artist: a squirt gun! Teen participants will paint their own canvases to take home using squirt guns and paint. Let's see your creativity!
The program will meet outside in the reading garden weather permitting and inside in case of rain.
Walk for MA Children is providing an open house for anyone who is interested in learning about fostering or adopting children in Massachusetts.
Tabletop tennis, anyone? How about air hockey? Teens are invited to join us for an afternoon of fun playing tabletop tennis/ping pong and air hockey. Play for bragging rights or just for fun; plus it's a great exercise workout! Can you meet the challenge?
Do you wait on the edge of your seat for the next Marvel movie? Do you think Mikasa Akerman from AOT is the coolest character in anime? Then this is the club for you! Join us here at East Springfield as we share our favorites in anime, manga, and American comics. Members will help shape how the club progresses, and what events we hold every month! Come and geek out with us!
Week Two: What is coding, and how does computer code function in gaming? Learn about code while we play Minecraft!
Come learn what it takes to be a Foster Parent with the Department of Children and Families - Everyone welcome.
?This is not a library-sponsored program.
Do you love comic books, graphic novels or webcomics? Did you ever want to create your own? Whether you are an artist or a writer, come work on your project with fellow enthusiasts. Prompts will be provided to help your creative juices. There will also be opportunities for writers and artists to team up to create stories together and, occasionally, guest artists and writers will visit. Snacks will be provided.
Monthly all-ages craft night. Come have fun!
Teens will be exploring a variety of art media in our monthly Friday afternoon sessions at Indian Orchard. We will use sharpies, watercolors, and tissue paper and more to explore portraiture, landscapes and abstract art.
Join us for children's movies in Spanish! We will do some coloring pages, show a movie, and eat popcorn! Free snacks and beverages are generously provided by the Friends of the Springfield City Library. This event is for children, although family members of children are welcome to attend.
Únete a nosotros para ver películas en español para niños. Coloreamos páginas, vemos películas, y comemos palomitas (popcorn). Aperitivos y bebidas proveídos por los "Friends of the Springfield Library." Este evento es para los niños, pero la familia de los niños es bienvenida también.
Want to learn more about Genealogy but don't know where to start? This 4 week program is great for you! Starting on May 3rd, Professional Genealogist Hillary Schau will guide you on how to begin on your own. It is not required to attend all 4 dates. These are standalone classes.
May 17th/18th Class 3 - Immigration, Naturalization and Migration - Locating and understanding passenger lists, immigration and naturalization documents and the rules over time. Migration for those who move.
Paint a flower pot just in time for Mother's Day. Add some soil and flower seeds then take it home and watch it grow.
Here's your chance to meet regularly, every other month on the 2nd Saturday, to share ideas about improving library programming for your age group, plan events, give input for materials selection and other fun activities. Light refreshments will be served. This program is suggested for teen ages 13-19. If interested, please contact the young adult reference librarian.
LOX Foundation INC. will host an annual meeting with executive board members.
Chair Yoga is a yoga style that adapts yoga positions and poses while incorporating the use of a chair. The chair replaces the yoga mat, and becomes an extension of the body. The student is able to warm-up the body safely, and perform yoga poses with more support and stability. Poses are done seated on the chair, or the chair is used for support during poses, bends, extensions, balances, and stretches. Chair yoga is suitable for all fitness levels and physical conditions. Led by Nicole Ferraro, a certified yoga instructor.
Explore great books, join in on a lively discussion, and meet others who enjoy reading too. The group selects a new book every month, copies of which are available at the second floor Welcome Desk. New members are always welcome.
This month's selection is The Friendly Persuasion by Jessamyn West (1945) fiction.
Join us the second Tuesday of every month for gaming at the library. Every month the games will change and anything from Monopoly to Super Smash Brothers will be available for play. Game on!
Put on your reading glasses and enjoy a friendly discussion about popular short stories, or just indulge socializing over breakfast with fellow book lovers. Bookish Breakfast meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at Cafe Christo (513 Belmont Ave. Springfield).
This month's short story will be "All Hands" by Samantha Hunt which can be found in The Dark Dark: Stories.
Do you enjoy cooking, or would you like to improve your cooking skills? Join the monthly Cookbook Club to hear about the latest cookbooks, share great recipes, and more in this casual yet informative discussion group. Members may bring in prepared dishes to share so the group can sample great tastes and be inspired by something new.
During renovation we will be meeting in Springfield Central Library's Rice Hall.
The Urban League of Springfield, Inc., Foster Grandparent Program provides senior volunteers with monthly Inservice training.
This free club is based on the American Girls books. Come make a craft and enjoy a snack based on the time period of the girl chosen each month. Preregistration is encouraged.
Techniques that can make gardening fun and easy – yes even weeding!!! Companion gardening, container growing, using leaves and straw for weed control are some of the topics covered to make gardening a fun activity for the family!
Held on the 3rd Wednesday of every month | For teens ages 11-18.
Are you disappointed about the way The Hunger Games ended? Do you think your favorite classic novel would be better if it had dragons? Do you honestly think you can write a better love story than Twilight? Then join us at the East Forest Park Library on the third Wednesday of every month, where pop-culture fans of every kind can explore their favorite characters and create stories of their own, through the marvelous world of fanfiction. We'll have advice sessions for beginning authors and writing prompts to inspire new ideas—you'll even have an opportunity to submit your work to the library's blog!
Computers are changing and so are our uses of them. Take this 3-part, introductory series to strengthen your computer skills and gain confidence with using the Internet, organizing your files, editing documents, and more. Thursday mornings, 10:30-12 noon Central Library Computer Lab.
Come learn what it takes to be a Foster Parent for the Department of Children and Families. Everyone Welcome.
Make a difference in the life of a student!
Special Education Surrogate Parents (SESPs) are volunteers that serve as appointed educational decision-makers for students in the custody of the Department of Children and Families (DCF).
Join us at this free training session offered by the Federation for Children with Special Needs, where you will learn about the role of an SESP, how chronic childhood trauma can impact learning, and how to incorporate the appropriate supports into the IEP. Registration is required. Contact us at rtsc@fcsn.org or (617) 399-8342 to sign up for an orientation or to request more information about the program. You can also register online at http://fcsn.org/rtsc/events/. Visit our website for additional training opportunities near you!
Teens, you can BYOB (Bring Your Own Book) and share your recent reads at this lively book group. Gain exposure to new authors, titles, and genres. We're always open to new members - join us!
Meeting dates for the school year are January 19th, February 16th, March 16th, April 20th, and May 18th.
Contact the Youth Services librarian with questions.
Tasty Tuesday will feature a healthy and easy recipe for the teens to learn how to make. Teens will make a delicious after school snack as well as learning useful life skills and meal planning. Teens should come hungry and ready to get their hands messy!
Experience a new flavor. Learn how to make a tasty snack.
If you love discussing important issues concerning American history, we have good news for you. A United States history discussion group that focuses on American history books and documentaries meets monthly at the Sixteen Acres Branch Library. Members will be encouraged to share with the group any conversation-provoking history book that they are reading. We will also view critically acclaimed documentaries on a number of history topics. The books and documentaries are guaranteed to spark lively discussions. We will also have guest speakers at some meetings. Refreshments will be available.
Learn what items in your kitchen cabinet may help you be your best self. Led by Claire Brodhead, a western Mass. herbalist and botanical educator. This project is funded through Greater Springfield Senior Services, Inc., the MA Executive Office of Elder Affairs, and the Federal Administration for Community Living.
Explore great books, join in on a lively discussion, and meet others who enjoy reading too. The group selects a new book every month, and new members are always welcome. Contact librarian Linda Grodofsky at 413-263-6836 for more information. May's book selection is The Little Paris Bookshop by Nina George. Copies are available at the East Forest Park Branch Library in a variety of formats (large print, audiobook, etc.).
FCC Educators, come and find out what is happening in early childhood education and support each other in your language.
All Springfield City Library locations will be closed in observance of Memorial Day.
Community Enrichment, Inc. is holding a Credit Repair Workshop that is free to the public.


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If you have landed on our website, it's highly likely that you are looking for support and guidance to help you cope with the organizational, psychological and emotional challenges you may be experiencing in connection with your child's special education.
It can be tough, and we would love to help. Here's what makes Pacific Coast Advocates unique to work with.
In addition to having a college degree, all special education advocates in the PCA team have a certificate from USD in Special Education Advocacy and Law. Our advocates are outstanding communicators and will use mediation skills to collaborate with school. On top of having a certificate from USD and being experienced in special education advocacy, all our advocates are also parents or guardians of children with special needs.
As you search for a special education advocate in San Diego, bear in mind that there are no minimum educational requirements, no specific training, and no continuing educational requirements for someone to call themselves special education advocates. This is why it is very important to do your homework before agreeing to work with an advocate. At PCA all the advocates are well-educated in one or more of the following areas: education, law, mediation, assessments, and social work. This expertise is brought to bear on all of the cases. The diversity and breadth of experience and education combine to make the advocacy services Pacific Coast Advocates offers truly exceptional.
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Personalized mail is a special commodity these days, especially something that looks smart or sophisticated.
And everyone agrees that there's a huge difference between a typed letter on a bland white page and one aligned smartly on a beautifully designed letterhead.
While many view letterhead as an afterthought, it's time to raise the standard!
One of the guiding principles of letterhead design is to make it flow simply.
While it's important that your letterhead looks and feels great in the hand, it should still play second fiddle to the communication itself. If designs are too bold, you run the risk of competing with the page content to demand reader attention. When in doubt, simple is best.
Letterheads present companies with a great opportunity to represent a brand with sharp fonts, crisp logos, and subtle borders or shading.
Look for ways to draw the designs of your website, envelopes, and letterhead into a more cohesive unit and add some extra depth to your marketing mix. When trying out size contrasts, try to balance the shape of your images with the offset to create a connected design.
Like silence between musical notes, a break between elements communicates elegance and ensures a quality user experience.
White space is not "wasted" space, instead, it balances elements, organizes content, and creates spatial proximity so your readers can digest information quickly and simply. Use generous amounts of white space between a large heading and a block of subtext. Or experiment all text flush left or flush right to create more white space between margins.
On printed letterhead, nothing communicates like color.
Use color strategically to draw attention to specific areas of your letterhead, or to add subtle shading to a more grayscale design. If your brand features bright and bold colors, it may be best to use color sparingly in the letterhead but more prominently in your envelope design or packaging. Color can make or break the success of your design, so tread lightly.
The most critical information to communicate in letterhead is your contact info.
Who is writing the letter, a company or an individual? Decide which pieces of information are critical and build your design around this hierarchy. Keep key information obvious and reduce print size for lower priority info. If you are updating designs or re-ordering, take a fresh look at your materials. If the company you are sending to no longer utilizes a fax machine, perhaps it is best to omit this number. If your organization is larger, consider tailoring several letterhead designs to specific departments.
Letterheads remain an integral part of a brand's marketing mix. Inject new energy into your designs with thoughtful layouts, creative contrasts, or complementary envelopes that keep your messages stand out in a crowd!
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In today's generation, incredible graphics, fonts, and digital capabilities are literally at our fingertips. And while design may not come naturally to you, everyone can make their projects look better. Whether you're creating newsletters, small advertisements, or presentations, here are four concepts that are fundamental to every well-designed print project.
The main purpose of proximity is to organize.
When you begin your layout, remember that items relating to each other should be grouped close together. This reduces clutter and gives your reader a clear sense of structure.
When you're thinking about proximity, organize your elements as groupings that form one visual unit rather than scattering around several separate pieces. Physical closeness implies a relationship, so items not related to each other should be spaced apart, while elements you want to connect should be grouped.
Don't be afraid of white space! Sprawling elements throughout a page to avoid white space will make a piece more visually challenging for your viewer to comprehend.
What to Avoid: Too many separate elements on a page, grouping unrelated items in proximity, sticking things in the corners or the middle to avoid empty space.
Contrast is one of the best ways to add visual interest in your page.
Contrast excites the atmosphere, draws the eye, and clarifies communication. Contrast is nothing if not bold, so one goal of contrast is to avoid elements on the page that are merely similar. If fonts, colors, or outline borders are not the same, then make them extremely different: white on black, 24-point font above 12-point font, or neon shapes near pastel text boxes.
What to Avoid: Being wimpy, using similar typefaces, highlighting a non-focal element, creating unnecessary chaos on a page.
Alignment unifies a page and creates flow and personality.
Nothing should be placed on your page haphazardly. Every element you use should connect with other elements to create a clean, sophisticated look. When items are aligned, the result is a stronger cohesive unit. Be conscious of where you place elements and align pieces in a page even when the two objects are physically far apart (like a top headline with the bottom footnote).
What to Avoid: Using multiple alignment styles (i.e. some center, others left) on one page or always defaulting to centered alignment.
Repeating visual elements of design throughout a piece will bring consistency and strengthen the unity of your projects.
Repetition can be used with colors, fonts, bullets, graphics, borders, subheadings elements, or anything a reader will visually recognize. Repetition is a conscious effort to unify all parts of a design: elements repeating through various pages, colors displaying patterns, drop caps in lead paragraphs or sidebars in successive layouts.
What to Avoid: Making repetitive elements too subtle or infrequent, being haphazard rather than intentional, or repeating an element so often it breaks the flow or the document as a whole.
While design may not come naturally to you, everyone has room to grow. By using these four principles, your work will look more professional, unified, and interesting. And you will have more fun creating!
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Vancouver's Whistler resort, owned by Vail Resorts, is currently the most-visited ski venue in North America.
But as one of Vail's 19 prestigious resorts, Whistler still deals with the reality of seasonal slumps. Part of Whistler's off-season strategy includes summer activities like carnival games, ziplining, and bear-viewing.
Vail has recently taken a more aggressive ticketing strategy as CEO Rob Katz made the $899 "Epic Ski Pass" the centerpiece of its pricing structure. This upscale pass provides visitors unlimited skiing at Vail's 19 resorts and partial access to dozens of resorts worldwide.
"For a company that runs a ski hill, that makes good sense because they get a lot of cash coming in when they are not in peak operating season, and as you get closer to the lifts opening, these bargains start to disappear," Anderson told Business in Vancouver.
Every business has its slumps, and accounting for slow days is critical.
As you prepare your yearly budget, consider peaks and valleys in revenue and be creative in planning sales or service bundling options.
Post-holiday lulls may bring purchasing drop-offs, so smart businesses work to craft sales around health-related themes, branding or re-order opportunities, February holidays, bedding/linens/cozy comfort items, or electronic upgrades.
Spring is a time for renewing, cleaning out, or vacation planning.
Incorporate "think spring" themes like outdoor activities, Easter or gardening, trimming or tidying, tax-time incentives, or "going green" options. By April, finalize your summer sales campaigns and prepare to roll out hot new products or services.
Enjoy that summer freedom with longer days and lazy schedules.
People are spending plenty of time outside, so build your messages around recreation, refreshment, family, and everything that's free and easy. Think weddings, outdoor gatherings, or strategic fall planning as you connect with your clients and plan your next move.
As vacations become memories, think ahead on school prep, fashion, fall landscaping, and new routines.
At this time, people are ready to stock up, plan ahead, or solidify year-end business goals. Also, a relatively new phenomenon is changing the second half of summer: Amazon Prime Day (mid-July).
As people take advantage of Amazon's sales and free shipping that day, many online and e-commerce retailers also offer Back to School specials on this day. Even merchants who aren't on Amazon tend to see a bump on Amazon Prime Day, so consider how you can grab this momentum and turn it your way!
Now those new rhythms are established, and the holidays are just ahead.
This season sees people finalizing home repairs or DIY projects, locking down system upgrades at work, and making major contacts before the holidays arrive. Find your client's problems and find creative ways to help, because everyone likes a strong start to the fall season!
In this season retail sales explode and businesses plan for changes in the new year.
Whether this is your slow season or total survival mode, these months can make or break a business. Review data from previous years, tighten up shipping, or set aggressive agendas for the new year. Woo customers through holiday sales, Christmas greetings, or other incentives.
No matter when your slump hits, remember to push hard during the busy months and be strategic in the off-season. Set aside cash for slow months, plan for busy seasons in advance, and keep evolving in your skills. Your best years are still ahead!
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Want to stretch your designs or look your very best in print?
Consider the bold, creative flair overprinting or transparent layering can bring.
Typically, when you generate multi-layer designs your design software will cause one element to cover the artwork below it. Graphics obscure backgrounds, fonts cover image details, or text wraps around focal points as you format it to your preference. This layering process organizes your piece and prevents the muddy look that can occur when colors bleed together.
Overprinting allows you to use one color on top of another in a way that blends two colors to make a third. This is especially useful if you're working with a limited selection of Pantone colors or to create a unique, funky feel when two pieces of artwork overlap.
Overprinting is an element that can be turned on and previewed in the attributes panel with your design software, and flattened (or exported) in the print settings.
1. Blend text over images.
Start with a simple, uncomplicated photo like three bright citrus oranges.
Choose a photo with fewer details so your design isn't too busy. Add text over the image in either a lighter shade of the same citrus hue or a totally contrasting color (white font on orange fruit, for example). Blending the words and image will create a new, third color where the font overlays the fruit.
2. Apply a typographic hierarchy.
Create order in the way your design is read by adjusting font transparency levels throughout the image.
For example, try a textured wood background but allow it to peek through your text by adding transparency to your type. Primary headlines should be less transparent for a bold, commanding presence. Secondary heads or copy text down the page can increase in transparency for a more faded, mysterious feel.
3. Overlay a graphic with a solid color.
Use color to make a statement with a solid color overlay over the whole page.
This means that you cover an image or page with a semi-transparent colored box. The effect can add meaning to an image, bring attention to a design, or help you get creative with limited image options. Another option is to use gradients or filters to fade a background image or bring a bright hue to give a boring image some spark. A neutral color or sepia overlay can add a rustic flavor, then be paired with a bright or transparent font that really pops out.
Transparency is also a great layering option that can also be used in all kinds of designs to bring exquisite elegance or unforgettable flair.
Transparency can be a great way to reveal what's inside your package or under the project cover, letting the product inside sell itself! Use transparency and overlay techniques to give your project more depth, structure, or sophistication.
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Even the most brilliant creators need new fuel from time to time!
If you're feeling stifled or uninspired (or you just want to have fun!) consider some of these creative "sparks" from designer Jim Krause to ignite fresh perspective in your monthly routine.
EXERCISE 1: Make a puddle of ink. Blow the ink around using a straw. Consider layering different colors of ink and using different kinds of paper. To mix things up, repeat this exercise but start the puddle of ink on an existing picture—a landscape, a silhouette, a cultural icon.
Takeaway: Creating things that create themselves reminds us that art is fun and beauty can arise from unexpected places.
EXERCISE 2: Choose a subject and create 25 thumbnail icons that depict its message and its meaning. If that's too easy, try 50 or 100. Start with basic sketches and transition into graphic design or photos. Consider different line weights, shaded and filled areas, or combinations of geometric shapes.
Takeaway: Forcing yourself to sketch the same thing in different ways can build and broaden your artistic muscle. The next time you work on a concept, fill a full page with icon sketch versions of it before you settle on your design of choice.
EXERCISE 3: When was the last time you took out a paintbrush? Still-life portraits are a tangible way to sharpen your skills, especially when you combine objects of various shapes and textures in interesting arrangements (think eggs in a bowl surrounded by glass spice bottles on a bustled cloth napkin).
Takeaway: Still-life paintings are like eating your carrots: they're good for you and increase your appreciation of texture. Painting helps you learn to see forms and colors, which makes you a more effective artist in any field.
EXERCISE 4: Begin with a blank piece of paper. Make a mark using the media of your choice (India ink, acrylic paint, and toothbrush, sketching pencils, chalk). The next mark you make will be a reaction to the first mark. This can be a new mark, a line, shading, fillers, or finishes. The goal here is not to "plan" what you're going to draw but to practice progressive art by following one element to another (like a group of people taking turns adding sentences to a narrative). Your goal is not to create a thing of beauty, but simply to flow. If the results are pleasing, that's fine. If not, that' s ok too.
Takeaway: This exercise teaches the artist to rely on instinct: to react or flow rather than to plan and control. The best art can be born out of spontaneity.
Creating is like breathing: it brings energy and life! If you only create what you're "told" to do, you will stagnate. Tend your roots by cultivating the passions and interests that nourish your artistic core. As you pursue creative expressions outside your job or career, originality will flow in your profession as well.
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Relationships are the backbone of everything we do, especially in business. Whether you intentionally network or avoid small talk like the plague, relationships are something you can't afford to ignore. A Harvard University study showed that only 15% of the reason a person gets, keeps, or advances in a job is related to technical expertise, but a crushing 85% has to do with our interpersonal skills!
Here's the good news: the best networking is what naturally occurs in authentic, real-life relationships. Networking isn't just something you do at professional mixers or conventions, rather, connections that leverage results are the ones we build every day. Networking is not an event, it's a lifestyle! However, daily networking means you may need to stretch yourself socially, which can be a challenge for Americans. The APA defines Social Phobia as an (irrational) fear of looking stupid, and social phobia is especially common in the United States. Social phobia can be healthy, acting as a "social glue" in relationships and protecting our reputation. But is there a down side? Does social phobia keep us from advancing? Maybe more than we think!
Conversations are a critical link in the chain of relationships that lead to success, so if you want to grow professionally you need to get over your nerves and genuinely enjoy people. Sweaty palms? That's ok! The best way to conquer fear is to go out and get busy! Here is a wonderful visual memory "stack" to move conversations forward and empower you for more proactive, inspiring conversations.
Visual #1: A huge brass nameplate.
Introductions start with names, and people love talking about themselves! Use names early and often.
Visual #2: Atop the nameplate sits a large white house.
Ask where someone lives or where they grew up. When people talk about their hometown they loosen up and you find many common connections.
Visual #3: Inside the house is a family playing board games by the fire.
Ask about family and important relationships!
Visual #4: On the fireplace is a large work glove and a clock.
Work and daily tasks are a huge part of identity. Chat about work, school, or how they spend their TIME.
Visual #5: The work glove holds the tail of an airplane.
Many people adore traveling and talk for hours about their adventures.
Visual #6: The propeller of the airplane is a tennis racket.
Ask people about leisure, hobbies, and what brings them joy.
Visual #7: The airplane propeller is attached by a lightbulb.
People love to discuss books they've read or concepts of interest. People think cool thoughts; encourage them to SHARE!
Visual #8: On the lightbulb stands a Private First-Class soldier.
If you want to genuinely connect, never forget to ask about Problems, Frustrations, and Concerns.
Visual #9: The soldier holds a football goal post and a trophy.
If you want to inspire, be sure to ask about goals, dreams, and accomplishments. Affirm and encourage people too!
Why make conversation? Because success stems from relationships, and great conversations always bring a 100% return. So, go enjoy people, and stop in to see us soon. We look forward to more wonderful conversations with you this year!
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Others sell it to an outsider. Still, others decide to groom a family member to take over, but this can be fraught with risk if the young person turns out to not be interested, prepared, or the right fit.
Virenda Gupta found himself in a critical decision place when he was ready to enjoy the rewards of his own hard work building his property tax consultancy. Founded in 1986, RETC was a well-run operation that had taken years and years of dedication, especially in the highly technical accounting world of tax advising. But it was time for Virenda to travel, see family, go back to his historical home in India for visits, and reap some rewards for a change. However, RETC needed to still be managed and directed.
Virenda's son, Amish, had initially brought up the hard topic, but both men were engaged and ready to really address the matter on all the key topics of compensation, authority, and ownership. Because they were willing to take it seriously, Virenda and Amish were able to craft a functional and working succession plan, ensuring RETC was positioned to continue for decades to come. And this was a key shift that is essential for family transition; if the current owner cannot envision handing over the reins, the succession discussion with a family member almost always ends in frustration.
Virenda's willingness to work towards succession is not common. In fact, only one out of three family businesses make it to a second owner generation, and only a little more than one out of ten make it to a third family generation. Beyond that, the figure gets down to a single percentage digit below 5 percent. However, some of the greatest resistance is manageable; owners have to get past their role of making all the decisions leading to success and let someone else step forward. And that includes making mistakes. Planning is a key aspect, and smart owners start well ahead of a succession date, grooming potential family replacements years before. There is no 24-hour decision-making in this approach.
Virenda is lucky; his son wants the leadership role and is qualified. In almost one out of two cases a non-family member is more qualified to take the leadership role instead. Virenda made a key step to ensure his family was prepared. He chose his son as a potential successor after Amish had proven himself capable doing the work. He then let Amish work elsewhere and earn his stripes versus being protected internally due to just being family. Virenda then had to convince Amish to come back and take the role versus staying on the lucrative path he was already on with big corporations. That meant providing a real path and share for Amish instead of just a figurehead position.
Don't pressure kids to take on a role they are not prepared for.
Take on the tough conversation of succession and embrace it honestly with every detail.
Get children involved early, foster their interest and love for the business, and then make sure they have all the training needed.
Work as a team with everyone having a vested interested in the business' success. Ownership is personal and drives people to commit.
Virenda is now enjoying travel and time to relax in his retirement, and Amish is fully-engaged in his role as RETC's leader. Their story is both a case study of what's done right in a family business succession as well what it takes to prepare for that moment.
are a number of essential things to keep in mind.
Part of the reason why January is so terrible for so many people comes down to SAD, or "Seasonal Affective Disorder." It's a very specific type of depression that relates to changes in the seasons and is often brought about by how cold and dreary January has a tendency to be.
The key to combating this is, thankfully, a simple one – encourage your employees to get outdoors as much as possible. Take them out for lunch at that great new restaurant down the block and insist that you all walk there. Get as much natural light into your workplace as possible. Even getting just fifteen minutes of quality sunlight exposure every day can have a big impact on their mood and their productivity.
Along these same lines, consider starting an exercise program at your office in the new year. Not only will this play an important long-term role in keeping your workforce as healthy as possible, but this type of physical activity will also go a long way towards combating SAD head-on.
Look for any opportunity that you can find to give people a bit of a break from the important tasks at hand. People always need to recharge, but this will become especially important during January and the rest of the cold winter months of the year. Make sure that people are getting out of the office and home at a decent hour, too. Once again, you may think that pulling long hours will help productivity in the long run, but all you're doing is compromising the quality of the work that people can provide you.
While it's true that nobody (yourself likely included) likes to return to work after the fun of the Christmas and New Year season, it isn't as bad as you probably think it is. Indeed, so much of keeping employees engaged during January comes down to a matter of perspective – one that you can fully control just by remembering tips and tricks like those outlined above.
Sometimes things become trends for a reason. Case in point: brochures. Brochures are still incredibly effective marketing tools. Why?
Brochures are the perfect supplementary tool to give to someone to clue them into more information about your product or service WITHOUT having to rely on the internet. Did you just come across someone at a trade show or other event? Give them a brochure. Did you just have a walk-in that you weren't expecting but don't have time to dive into the deep details you need to make a sale? Give them a brochure.
Any good salesperson can tell you that the number one rule of marketing is "always be prepared," and a brochure allows you to do precisely that.
Another one of the most important reasons why brochures are still incredibly effective comes down to the many ways in which they can be used beyond straight selling. Yes, this is a great way to give someone a big portion of information about your products or services… but a brochure also makes your contact information readily available. It works a lot like a business card that way, only going above and beyond what a business card can do on its own.
Finally and perhaps most importantly, brochures are effective marketing tools for one reason above all others: they exist in the real world. They're physical. People can hold them in their hands, or give them to friends and family members.
Customers prefer having something that they can hold rather than reading information from a company website. Some people even so far as to print the information they want from your website so that they can digest it at their own pace (at the cost of their printer ink).
Nobody is saying that gorgeously designed websites aren't exactly that – but a brochure is a perfect way to take all that information you already have and bring it into the realm of the physical. Not only that, but brochures and other types of print marketing will immediately allow you to stand out from competitors who have switched to primarily digital materials – another benefit that is too powerful to overlook.
These are just a few of the many reasons why brochures aren't going away anytime soon. If you didn't get to create as many brochures as you wanted to during the last year, 2018 would be an excellent time to start.
Tattly was started almost on accident. Design blogger Tina Roth-Eisenberg was looking at the temporary tattoos her daughter received at a birthday party, and was disappointed by the uninspiring fake tattoo designs available. She had many talented artist friends due to an artistic coworking space she'd recently founded. Bringing these folks together to create a new product seemed a natural fit.
Soon after, she had a range of high-quality temporary tattoo designs that she was offering for $5 a piece. In addition to artists from the coworking space, she solicited work from artists who she knew online through her popular design blog.
Look for new ways to leverage relationships.
Like most bootstrapped companies, Tattly was running on a very small margin. Roth-Eisenberg provided the first $15,000 in funding from her own pocket. However, she ran into issues when she realized that she was out of cash to actually print the tattoos.
To solve her cash flow problem, Roth-Eisenberg reached out to a contact and asked if they'd like to sponsor the first "bonus" Tattly, a free temporary tattoo that would ship with every sale. Her partner was enthusiastic about the opportunity. With the advance, Roth-Eisenberg was able to pay for the first printing of her tattoos.
When you are considering a new direction, always remember what your current contacts do besides the business they do with you. You may have opportunities that you never thought of.
Show support to the ones who support you.
Too many platforms and businesses undervalue the creative talent that helps them find their success. Tattly has formed strong and loyal relationships with artists from all over by providing a healthy commission on every one of the tattoo designs shown. At the time of this writing, the company has paid out over $1 million in royalties to artists. Because of this, Tattly has attracted over 120 talented designers.
Let your fans be your ambassadors.
When Tattly started, the company did not have a budget for promotion. However, Eisenberg's existing following from her design blog provided a huge boost. Her social media following worked like a built-in PR and marketing engine. Tattly's influence only grew as proud followers shared the eye-catching designs. This was enough to quickly draw the attention of wholesalers who were happy to carry the bright and fun pieces of art.
Have confidence in your relationships and provide as much value as you seek. Through this and some creative thinking, you can make opportunities not just for your business, but for all of your potential collaborators.


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I don't know what your destiny will be, but one thing I know: the only ones among you who will be really cheerful are those who will have sought and found how to serve. Albert Schweitzer 1875-1965 German theologian, philosopher, and physician.
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The San Francisco Cable Cars are one of the only moving national historic landmarks in the United States. They are such a fun part of California's history that no trip to San Francisco is complete without taking a ride on one of them. Luckily it is pretty easy to do, and I have a few tips for maximizing your time on the cars below.
There are three lines for the cable cars in San Francisco, but the most popular are the two lines that lead from the Powell St Metro Station. You can ride the metro into the city and exit there, and as you come up, you will see the cable cars right in front of you. This is where the ticket booth is at to buy a ticket as well.
Usually, there is a pretty big line to ride the cars in both the summer and during the weekends. It's not uncommon for there to be a line over an hour and if you are a big party, then this is pretty much what you have to do.
Pro tip: If you are a party of two or so, go up the street about two blocks and wait on the right side. They don't usually fill the cars all the way up, and when they stop there, they often let on 2 – 4 people. I have done this multiple times, and it has saved me 45 minutes each time of waiting.
When you board the car, the best place to ride from is hanging on the edge. This is the most fun experience, and it lets you see why these cars were so popular. It is hard to get this spot because it is coveted but if you can get it, it is worth it.
Hanging on takes some arm strength, and there isn't much room, but it is so fun to ride like this and narrowly pass the other cable cars along the street. If you get a seat and have no one in front of you, be prepared for that to change as well since they are always loading more and more people onto the side at other stops.
The car eventually reaches Lombard St after about 10 minutes of driving, and this is where I usually get off. You can take it down closer to the water but it is fun to be dropped off at this famous street, and you can read how to explore it here.
As you can see, the cable cars are a must do in San Francisco. Taking the historic ride around the city is something you will be sharing with others for a long time. Let me know what you think in the comments.