I have discovered that I have a new identity. I am now known as

The-library-lady-who-writes-for-the-paper. I feel like I should be able to

translate that into something like WaWaNoosh or some other Indian-type name.

I have been reading J. A. Jance’s novel, “The Hour of the Hunter.” All the

characters have Papago Indian names that translate into something

descriptive like that.

The Mountain Man and I have been doing laps at the Outlet

Mall these wet days, and I am frequently hailed by that name. It is one-half

mile around the horseshoe out there, so it is a good place to walk under

cover. And if you time it right, you can stop at Subway for coffee when you

are done. If not, you can always window-shop. Of course, you don’t get as

much exercise that way. The Mountain Man is all full speed ahead, and I lag

behind, catch up, and lag behind again. We refer to it as walking the dog.

I have to check everything out. But I figure any exercise is better than

none at all, right?

PPP

Charlotte Gregory has some new photos hanging at Isadora’s

in Snoqualmie. They are taken from the Snoqualmie train, but I think you

will find that it is a different aspect of the town. Some of these items were

recently on display back East in a show to update the work of past grant

winners. Charlotte won a grant a few years back to do art sculpture. We have

so many talented people here in the Valley; it never ceases to amaze me.

PPP

Some more of the local talent will be on display in the North Bend

Library meeting room through February. The King County System

recently funded a program called Seniors Making Art. Glass artist Dale

Chihuly started this program in 1991 as a non-profit organization dedicated to

enhancing quality of life for seniors by providing opportunities for

creative expression.

The 10-week program brought together six seniors and six kids aged

8 and up (fourth grade) to paint together. They chose to work in

watercolors, and everyone had a wonderful time. Staff members were given

weekly updates on the work by enthusiastic attendees. At the end of the

session, each artist donated some of their work to be displayed at the library.

Instructor Bruce Edwards of Magi-Graphics in Carnation encouraged the

artists into producing some excellent work. Come in and view the display. It is

well worth a look, and I am sure you will know one of the artists.

PPP

The sap is rising in our Valley gardeners. The landscaping and

garden books are going out more and more often. And a lot of wives are

getting out books on remodeling, building, and general home maintenance. I

think there are some “honey-do” lists in

the future of a few husbands. I have a list, but it is divided between home and

the fishing lodge. Probably half of the stuff won’t get done, but a list

always makes me feel so organized. Like I really have a handle on things.

Of course, half the time I get where I am going and find I have left the list

at home, but it doesn’t matter. I am organized. I have made a list!

PPP

Thought for the Week: I believe that imagination is stronger

than knowledge, that myth is more potent than history. I believe that dreams

are more powerful than facts, that hope always triumphs over experience,

that laughter is the only cure for grief. And I believe that love is stronger

than death. _ Robert Fulghum

Please submit items for

North Bend Nuggets to

Pat Simpson at P.O. Box 857,

North Bend, WA 98045,

or by e-mail to patsimps@hotmail.com,

or drop them by the library.