Ray of Sunshine

I have gotten to love my job in the library, I look forward to seeing “my kids” every day and talking with them. Oh there are still challenges but most days are pretty great. I have this group of 7-8 kids who come on their spare and have gelled together into a really fun group. I relish sitting there listening to them talk and laugh, sometimes they play a game and other times they study together. My “what’s your chew” fellows have not been so regular but they were there last

Two days a week I get this same one class into the Library for a block. They file in complete with books and binders and are supposed to use the time to study and get caught up on class work. Some days they study and get caught up, some days most are on their phones doing whatever teens do and on other days they are talking and goofing off. I have this couple of boys in that block that are both exasperating and hilarious all at the same time, depending on “my” mood, we eithe

For those of you who do not know yet, I am back in School. I am up in the mornings, and headed out the door - no more of those Blog typing mornings in my pj's! (this is not me but it sure looks comfy) I am the new Librarian at the Beaverlodge High School - I for one did not see re-entering the job force as a regular "attender" in my forecast so it came as a bit of a shock. I am still adjusting, the hours are great and I can continue with my writing and wood w

It became apparent when we were talking with someone recently that bringing light to a dark world is not just a Ray of Sunshine Ministry thing. There are some amazing people and groups that are bright lights in their own way. Once a month we will shed some light on these fine folks and introduce them to you. A couple weeks ago I heard a report about todays youth and suicide - the numbers were dismal. When the person being interviewed was asked what the biggest issue facing t