The Green Story

The book- cozy "Green Story" 

in more than few books series.

Prolific!

Made in 2019-2020

by Ida Tomshinsky

Textile craft in dark green crochet

Jose Marti's Birthday Celebration

January 28 2019, SC

Architectural model made 

by Lourdes P., the Library Assistant

January 28 2019, Hialeah

Architectural model made 

by Jessenia, the Library Clerk

Congratulations to both, 

Jessenia and Lourdes,

for creativity, talent, and time 

invested for Public Community Art!

Tips for Cold Weather

People say, better to be overdressed then under dressed, very true. Its works on a winter day: warm and ready for work and play. Then comes the question: which fabrics are the warmest? The answer includes cotton, merino wool, cable-knit wool, cashmere together with leather and fur.

Rule number two, when temperatures are dropping, and holiday decorations go up (squeal!), not only our wardrobe sees some changes. Thanks to the cold and dry weather of the season, we find that our makeup routines are also in need of some slight alterations and substitutions. So, grab a warm drink, and read our tips on how to cosmetically combat the cold seasons like a pro. Fortunately, winter beauty issues like dry skin, chapped lips, dry, frizzy hair could be fixed with winter cosmetics:

• ·         With cold weather comes dry skin, and therefore women reach for products that will maintain a soft moist glow. Switching from powder to cream blush is an easy way to nail a soft, youthful look.

• ·         Priming the skin before foundation will keep it moisturized longer, which is key for flawless and glowing skin.

• ·         Even though the sun might not be visible, using the SPF will help to protect from sun damage and aging, as this is a year-round commitment.

• ·         If on the go, it is a good idea to swap lip stains for more hydrating lip formula. It is the easiest way to combat those perennially chapped winter lips, and enjoy the color everybody is loving.

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Chill Airs and Wintry Winds!

On a cold winter day, the ears ready for the sounds of winter music: listen and hear.  And this is not enough then open your mouth and slowly get out the warm air from your breath – you will see the steam disappearing in the air around you. Always health and safety awareness first. The usual winter fashion accessories keep the body and mind wrapped with functionality and comfort from head to toes. Rule number one: when it’s cold – bundle up. Pull out the sweaters, floppy socks, funny hats, a standout scarf, and gloves. The proper winter underwear, warm hands and feet, and winter headgear are serving humans good in winter seasons. As one wise young woman said, the best part of the cold weather is a perfect opening time to wear the boots. Especially, if someone is from the South. Texas is the capital of boot trends. Which Texan girl does not have a pair of cowboy’s boots, blue jeans and Bibles? Texas tradition survived the nineteenth and twentieth century; and today, the cute outfit’s possibilities with boots are endless and this should give plenty of outfit inspirations for the fall and winter seasons from agricultural country areas to big cities, and Fashion week runways.

“Chill airs and wintry winds! My ear

Has grown familiar with your song;

I hear it in opening year,

I listen, and it cheers me long.”

(Henry Wadsworth Longfellow)

Sun n' Sand

From the beach chair, outdoors, my darling ‘young lady’ shields her blue eyes from the strong sunlight. She is wearing sunglasses. Fun, sun, and clear waters are calling. Just imagine – what a wonderful day could be at the ocean! Few hours, while away, taking in the fresh air and the majestic smells of the Atlantic Ocean, keep her young and energetic. Who knew that a little coffee is actually healthy, thank you, science?! “Ahhh!” The woman just keeps going. She has her sunshine – laughing and talking.

Nowadays, her positioning and priorities changed. The main motto is vivid: “Retired from work, not from life!” For many, this is the time much needed to rest, to slow down and rediscover themselves. Above all, of course, writing. The inspiration is everywhere.

The eyes observe the familiar landscape – flowers, blooming plants, sneaky lizards, and the creeping grass. The songs of birds lead to the birds. Great, she retired from her jobs, both at the office and home, and seeks adventures from time to time. O’ yes, she earned the spotlight in many ways. Now is the time to relax and have some simple fun. For Floridians, ‘sun n’ sand’ means wearing and carrying the straw hat, straw tote and other summer accessories. Of course, it is the pressure’s time for the recreational reading, self-expressions in essays and writings, and endless creativity through the easy cookery, handmade craft, and vintage goods’ appreciation.

Floridians love the beach – a place of relaxation, rest, and tranquility. The ocean waves of surf side ambience for stress relief. The walk on the beach is a priceless beach therapy, and for some is a privilege.

People say dreams made from “sand and sun…” What this means? Perhaps to pursue the fullness of life – the happiness.

“Palm trees,

Ocean breeze,

Salty air,

Sun kissed hair,

Endless summer,

Take me their…”

(Print, 2012)

Career Math

This is simple Math Career. 

If I came to work

 at the Latvian State 

Science and Technology Library

 at age of sixteen 

as a Page shelving books; 

and now, I am sixty-six, 

this makes me fifty years 

in services in the field of

Librarianship and Library Sciences. 

Unbelievable! 

December 2019

Historic Facts of Cosmetics

The earliest evidence 

of the role of cosmetics 

in human society was fund 

in the remains of artifacts used 

for eye makeup in Egypt of 

the forth millennium B.C.E. 

Anthropological research also shows 

that there are several ways in which 

humans used their physical 

and social appearance of their bodies 

into cultural manifestations. 

People used their bodies

 and faces as objects 

of aesthetic elaboration 

or as a medium through which  

they can project themselves 

in religious and social life. 

(Heinonen, 2005)

December 18 2019, FNU Library