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Paddling Into Adventure

By Missy Nieveen Phegley When I was nearing my 40th birthday, lots of people asked how I wanted to celebrate this milestone. I really wanted to take a vacation by myself, but when I shared this with family and friends, their responses were, “You don’t want to do that,” “That doesn’t seem safe,” “That wouldn’t […]
3 years ago

Going Home Again

By Phoebe Pohlman It’s strange the things I can talk myself into if I try hard enough. I will suppress my own true and deep desires to make my life fit a version of something I think I want.  I began questioning my carefully-crafted plans of moving away from Southeast Missouri to begin my teaching […]
3 years ago

The Bee’s Knees

Curated by: Kayla Thompson, Adult Services, Cape Girardeau Public Library Hello, readers! In honor of National Honey Bee Day, August 21st, I am going to share a few of my favorite books both featuring and about bees. I read a bunch of these in July when I learned that Missouri’s state insect is actually the […]
3 years ago

Hit the road with these travel stories

Curated by: Alli Boyer, Adult Services, Cape Girardeau Public Library July is a vacation time for most people. As such, here are some true and fantastical travel stories to get you in the adventurous spirit! Tracks: A Woman’s Solo Trek Across 1700 Miles of Australian Outback by Robyn Davidson is an inspiring true account of […]
3 years ago

Be inspired by the words of others

By: Sarah Vohsen, Cape Girardeau Public Library I love to read about the struggles and successes other people have experienced. It gives me the chance to learn so much from their experiences and apply these lessons to my own life. Here are a few nonfiction books that might inspire you to reach new heights in […]
4 years ago

Art for You: “Escape”

“Escape” Art and words by Sydni Alber Soft Pastels There are many rituals we partake in every day, but one that is special to me is playing guitar. I got my first guitar for Christmas when I was 15, and ever since then, I’ve made a point to try and play every day. Music has […]
4 years ago

spark: Layla Bouzihay

Every night before I go to bed, I stand in my closet and take 30 minutes to pick out my outfit for the next day. Clothes have always held a place in my heart and life. When I am in my closet, I get to decide who I’m going to be the next day. My […]
4 years ago

spark: Lori Vavak

When I think of rituals, it brings back special memories such as family camping trips, helping Grandpa make homemade ice cream for the Fourth of July celebration, sledding down the hill to our Grandma and Grandpa’s house on snow days and so many more. One ritual that started from the day I was born was […]
4 years ago

spark: Naiah Carothers

A ritual that is important to me is every morning when I leave for school, I have to kiss my baby brother Kobe because I love him. It makes him smile and me. A ritual to me is something I do everyday that makes me happy. It’s never happened that I don’t kiss my brother […]
4 years ago

spark: Tori Mincemeyer

I love taking some time in the mornings, especially at the beginning of the week, to enjoy a coffee and write down my intention for the day, plus practice gratitude. It is so, so peaceful to me. It’s exciting to think of the opportunities that lie before me and practice gratitude for the experiences, people […]
4 years ago