Smile For Today ~

Feathered Friend




Staying warm. . .

Wednesday Story Hour ~
When Benjamin Franklin was asked "What condition of man most deserves pity?"he replied, "A lonesome man on a rainy day who does not know how to read." *






Story Hour every Wednesday after school is when we share stories about our day and introduce friends and pets, as well as read a story.Story Hour Yvonne was missed on Wednesday. Hurry back, Yvonne and Maddie. Everyone welcome. Children under three must be accompanied by an adult. 3:30 pm - 5:00.
Thank you Alyhsia, our co-op student, for your participation.

Photos: 1/ Lily with her new friend, Sammy 2/ Eric helping with tea and cookies
* THE LITTLE, BROWN BOOK OF Anecdotes, Clifton Fadiman, 1985

A Salute to those Individuals Making a Difference in our Community ~
Volunteers ~ the "HEART" of Haldimand County Haldimand Councillors & Staff, The Honourable Diane Finley, MP, Toby Barrett, MPP, Mayor Ken Hewitt 11th Annual Recognition Night ~

Norma Mowat, 2001 Volunteer of the Year, reading the Volunteer Poem at last night's Recognition Night

Neil Paul reading "Robert Frost" 1:00 pm, Thursday, November 24th ~ A Week From Today
Please join us~ Neil's Poetry Readings are always inspirational and leave the listener thinking. Coffee & Tea. Graphics by The Sachem, Caledonia, Ontario

Thought for Today:

"Aldous Huxley's fame rested largely upon his novels, such as Brave New World, in which he examined humanity's choice between a fully human life and the mechanized servitude of the anthill. In his sixties he admitted, 'It is a bit embarrassing to have been concerned with the human problem all one's life and find at the end that one has no more to offer by way of advice than 'Try to be a little kinder.'"

~ Aldous Huxley (1894 - 1963) English writer
Source: THE LITTLE, BROWN BOOK OF Anecdotes, Clifton Fadiman, 1985

"Above all, do not lose your desire to walk. I know of no thought so burdensome that one cannot walk away from it."
~ Kierkegaard (1813 - 1855) Danish Christian Philosopher

Photo: Grand Valley Trail in November, York, Ontario

"24 Carat Characters" * ~

There is a good chance that while visiting The Neat Little Bookshop, folks will run into interesting people, "24 carat characters" ~ a phrase coined by a local author* who frequents the shop.

One of the interesting people with whom you may have already brushed shoulders is Shane Carmichael, owner of The Parrothead Cafe ~ the newly renovated restaurant on Lake Erie ~ Haldimand, Lakeshore and Kohler Roads. No, it is not open yet, to answer the most-asked question; however, Shane is winding down a job this week in Louisana, U.S.A., that has delayed the launching of his lakeside dream.

We look forward to seeing you at The Parrothead Cafe, Shane.

*Author, Lawrence Miller,The Avro Arrow A Picture History, Lorimer, 2011