Berne Library Notes for Wednesday, August 11, 2021
— Photo by Sandra Kisselback
“Reflections”: Karen Zimmers has 17 pieces of her artwork on display at the Berne Library.
Trolling the internet reveals lots of celebrations recognized by select fans. Celebrations like National Watermelon Day, Toasted Marshmallow Day and Lighthouse Day. Or you might support National Sponge Cake Day, Just Because Day, or Tooth Fairy Day.
Commemorate this. Throw a bash hailing that. Who hatches these ideas?
Put that thinking cap on and you’ll likely rail out a list of unique celebrations. With celebrating in mind, raise a glass to Bad Poetry Day on Aug. 18. Bring in your Bad Poetry to share without fear. Cheers and a hiss to Bad Poetry! Here’s some to get you in the mood:
First the red tailed hawk
Went for a walk
Then the hawk had a long talk
And fell down
Rocket Tales are firing up
On Monday the 16th
At the Berne Town Park
It’s gonna be a blast
So be there at 5:30
It’ll be a hilarious serious family adventure
Making your own rockets soar
Music In the Park
Wraps up it’s five-week series
With “Two’s Company”
At the Berne Town Park
It starts at 6:30
On Wednesday the 18th
Bop, bop, swishity swoo
Dance to tunes
Move your foot
Chocolate Pecan Pie Day
Melts your resolve
By joining Lemonade Day
On the 20th
Simultaneously, together
The library’s having
A bird-watching walk-along
For adults —
Wrapping with a pizza party at
The pocket park
Next to the Fox Creek
That’s Friday, August 20th
Starting at 6:30 p.m.
Walk, talk, notice, eat.
Marshall and Sally
Now, let’s take a peek into Marshall and Sally’s afternoon on the dock where they are celebrating “Reading Library News Outside Day.”
“So what do you think of Bad Poetry Day, Sally?” asked Marshall.
“I think it’s hilarious. Honestly. The things they come up with.”
“I know, right? In addition to Rocket Tales, Music In the Park, and Bird-Watching Walk-along/Pizza Party, there’s a piece here about Karen Zimmers, the August artist displaying her art at the library,” Marshall added.
“Read me all about it, Marshall,” Sally prompted.
“It says here, Karen was born in Glenville, but her family lived many places due to her father’s work: California, Indiana, Chicago, New Hampshire. Boston was home for 20 years before settling in Niskayuna. Karen retired from a career in technology management and then went back to school in her late 50s studying paralegal and criminal justice at Russell Sage. She earned a master of science degree at Albany Law in legal studies.”
“Wow,” Sally said. “Read on, Marshall.”
“Karen’s inclination toward artistic endeavors started early, at age 6, while learning to knit sitting on her mother’s lap. As an adult, Karen participated in paint-and-sip events and art classes. She finds painting relaxing and fulfilling.
“Being a cancer warrior, Karen appreciates life’s magic. Nature inspires her. She loves using vibrant colors, painting clouds, flowers, and oceans. Her 17-piece art display theme is ‘Reflections’.”
“Nice,” Sally said, smiling. “That art display sounds inviting.”