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Arielle and I handpicked the books we talked about, so obviously they are wonderful to the letter. It pains me to see someone miss out on a read that they might love, or that might have a profound effect on them, just because they havent given the genre a chance. What is Project Management Software Project management software is a software that helps project managers PMs and teams collaborate and meet goals on time while. The same phenomenon happens when adults are trying out the reading challenges. The first ten or so so categories are easy, but then you get to the odd stuff. Whats odd to one reader is not necessarily odd to another, however. One person does the High Fantasy book first, while another leaves it until last. The genre that I think is most divisive is Horror. People love it or hate it, in my experience. I dont mean realistic thrillers where someone is being chased by someone else with a gun. 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Audit Library Log Software User Stories' title='Audit Library Log Software User Stories' />Jill had only been painting for six months when Joanne asked her to display her work, but you would never know from seeing it. There seem to be two collections here, one is that of beautiful, flowing gowns, liquid hair, and vibrant colors. The other is a set of portraits, each of which depicts a soldier that fell in U. S. conflict. The dichotomy is stark, but they demonstrate Jills eagerness to try new mediums and new materials. I asked Jill what motivated her, and her explanation made it clear that motivation is abundant. She started painting beautiful things. As she believes, Love is the inspiration for art. She likes to paint emotion into her scenes, especially using a mix of watercolor and acrylic paint called gouache. Word for word, she said, I have no idea what Im doing, but that is the case for any artist that knows they have more to learn and do. The fallen soldiers exhibit was conceived for this months display because Jill wanted to paint a theme that held meaning for her. She has great respect for our military and she thought that commemorating soldiers who have fallen in conflict would reflect that respect. She was right, in that the response of the families has been profound. A mother said to Jill, You are keeping them alive. Painting soldiers is profoundly emotional for Jill. She explains, Its a simple thing, but it has an impact. She has made prints for the families. Originally she thought about giving the paintings to the families, as giving away her paintings is her favorite thing to do with them, but most families asked that the portraits be shared and displayed so that they could be seen. Composite Steel Concrete Structures Software Engineer. There are more than 8. Maine and New Hampshire from the current conflict, she pointed out, so she has plenty of work ahead. Although Jill has only been painting for a year, she has big plans. There are different mediums she would like to try and different subjects to paint. Her kids are either off to college or soon to go, so she has more time to explore her art. Having moved to Gilford with her husband and kids from Maine two years ago, Jill is a welcome addition to the town. We can meet her next week on Thursday, October 2. Meet the Artist session being held right among her art in the display area. Dont miss the chance to meet Jill Notes from the Libraryby Mark Thomas, October 1. Once upon a time making things yourself was common place. Then, automation rained on the parade, and people just bought what they needed. Now, making things is coming back strong as people are tired of lousy products and waste. We are in the midst of the Maker revolution Lets exaggerate some pros and cons of making things yourself. Pro You get to make something how you want it, not how some product engineer designed it. Con You have to go to Michaels, which is a mad house. Pro You can actually get all your materials online, if you like, and there are millions of fabulously detailed and useful how to guides. Con It takes a bit of effort. Pro Making things is fun, gives you a sense of pride, and makes the item so much more valuable to you. Con You have to learn something. Pro You learn a lot. Gilford is full of makers. One visit to the farmers market will prove that. Talk to Wendy Oellers, who frequently helps children to make fairy houses or jewelry. Ask Molly Harper, the ceramic artist with a knack for figuring out crafts of all kinds. Chat with Kayleigh, who combs Pinterest and other librarian resources for easy, inexpensive crafts to help patrons learn. In the next month she will host Glass Etching, as an example. Teens make crafts and food frequently, with Candy Apple Pops being the next project. Kids have something new almost every week with Abi and the Tuesdays the Library club, and BYO Pumpkin Carving is right around the corner. If you find yourself with the maker bug, stop by the library for ideas. Makers meet at the library all the time. Fiber Friends, Knit Wits, Nightly Knitting, and Photography Club all meet regularly to work on their craft. They are quite welcoming if you are looking for inspiration. Make Magazine is a great resource we have for current projects, especially tech related DIY adventures. The Big Book of Makerspace Projects by Colleen Graves is a great place to look for ideas, especially if you want to do something with the family.