Tag Archives: Donations

Playing With House Money In A Room Full Of Ghosts

Posted on November 30, 2018 by bereksennebec

John Clark feeling a mix of relief and frustration on a chilly Thursday night. On the Sunday before the election, a large poplar toppled over onto our back lawn. I really didn’t want it lying there all winter, but my … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Donations, Downsizing, Ghosts, John Clark, Personal reflection, Physical limitations, Recovery, volunteering | 6 Comments

The Best Destination

Posted on August 29, 2017 by bereksennebec

John Clark with a shorter than usual (for me) post. I don’t have a lot of hobbies. Golf, skiing, water craft and snowmobiling don’t interest me. Gardening does, but doesn’t cost much, sweepstaking tends to pay for itself, so I … Continue reading →

Tagged Addictions, Donations, John Clark, Maine libraries, Nocturnal animal photos, paperbackswap.com, Young Adult Fiction | 7 Comments

So, What exactly is Value, Good Sir?

Posted on February 2, 2015 by bereksennebec

Kate and I were talking about some of the ways I’ve taken a small rural library in a town that’s closer to hardscrabble than most and made it busy and well-respected throughout the state. “You should write more about that … Continue reading →