Searching ”“ A Serial Novelle Chapter 20: “JUST LET THE WORDS OUT”
By Patrick Cabello Hansel
Angel woke up in his parents”' house””a house he had not slept in for seven months””to the smell of coffee and pancakes. Although he had slept just a couple of hours, his head was as clear as it had ever been, and his body felt strong.
Maybe it was the pancakes, frying on the stove. Pancakes make any day a good day. Pancakes twice in one day make it a great day. But pancakes twice before eight am in the morning had the possibility to make it a stupendous day. Angel could still taste the post-midnight pancakes from Denny”'s, he could still taste his tears, the look on Luz”' face when he put her down in front of others, his shame, the cold night, the long talk with his father.
Luz was sitting at the kitchen table with Angel”'s dad, Augusto. His mom, Carmen, stood at the stove turning the last of the pancakes.
“Are you hungry, mi ”'jito?” she asked.
“In more ways than one”, he said.
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157th Cemetery Season Ends as Picket Restoration Begins
By Sue Hunter Weir
Another cemetery season (the 157th) has drawn to a close: the Cemetery officially closed for the year on Friday, October 15th. You will still see plenty of signs of life during the next few months, though.
On September 20th, restoration work began on the Cemetery”'s fence and gates. The thirteen sections of the fence that are in the worst shape have been removed and have been temporarily replaced by 8-foot chain link. The gates, which weigh roughly 300 pounds apiece, have been removed. The restoration process involves many steps: sandblasting, filling, galvanizing, and painting before they will be reinstalled in late November or early December. Most of the kickbacks (the braces that support each fence section by extending at an angle into the ground and anchored in concrete) are too badly damaged to be restored and will be replaced. The stone where the gates and picket sections attach to the masonry columns will need to be repaired by some replacement and tuck-pointing. … Read the rest “157th Cemetery Season Ends as Picket Restoration Begins”
November Programs at the Franklin Library
By Erin Thomasson
Children”'s Programs
Waxbarasho iyo Ciyaar Caruureed Af-Soomaali ah/Somali Play and Learn
Fri. Nov. 5 & 19, 10:30 a.m. ”“ 12:30Â p.m.
Preschool-grade 2. Dhammaan caruurta ka yar da”' dugsi. Ka soo qaybgal sheekooyin caruur, heeso iyo hawlo waxbarasho. Join us for stories, songs and activities!
Thanks for Thanksgiving
Friday, Nov. 12, 4”“5Â p.m.
Grade 2 and up. Share stories and activities in celebration of this fun holiday.
Sheeko Caruur Af-Soomaali ah/World Language Storytime: Somali
Tues. thru Nov. 30, 6”“7 p.m.
Registration required. Register online or call 952.847.2925.
Is-qoristu waa shardi. La wadaag bugagga, sheekoyinka, jaan-gooyada maansada iyo muusikada Soomaalida. Fund. Age 2 and up. Experience the world in other languages.
Preschool Storytime
Wed thru Nov. 17, 10:30”“11 a.m. For children ages 4 to 6. Help your preschooler get ready to read. Enjoy stories together and build language skills.
Kids Book Club
Fri. Nov. 19, 4”“5Â p.m.
Grades 4-6. Join other kids to talk about a great book! No pre-reading required. We will share a story and discuss.
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