. . . . and so begins my adventures in storytelling. It's has taking me a while to get to this juncture (59 years as a matter of fact), but at long last the adventure begins.
Along the way I hope to encounter storytelling techniques, tall tales, stories that just sweep you off to another land and another time, resources, resources, and more resources, guidance, and feedback. As I travel down this road I hope to gather experiences for myself and others who might wish to join me on this adventure. My grandchildren (Paige, Zachary, Anna, and Garrett) will be my "ginney pigs". They are a great audience who will let me know when my stories go awry ("grandma, let's do something else"). I'll also enlist my unsuspecting coworkers ("may I add to today's agenda an item related to reducing stress?").
So here goes . . . . hang on to your seats . . . . and away we go!
About Me
- Karen Messo
- About Me I am a mother of two and grandmother of four. Grandchildren are the frosting on the cake of life. I work for the City of Seattle as a finance analyst and have had no previous library work experience. This is a mid-life (well, just past mid-life, anyway) career change for me. I have always wanted to become a children’s librarian, so pass the word – it’s never too late! I love the reading, walking in the woods and down the beach. I love to bake bread and I’m still looking for the ultimate cinnamon bun recipe. I love to knit (Granny’s Zen Zone) and shopping in yarn and quilt material shops. I have a fascination with “Ice Road Truckers”, “Ax Men” on the History Channel, and Masterpiece Theater on PBS. What I have learned so far in this life: Don’t worry about the small stuff or about thing you don’t have any control over; laughter is good exercise and good for the soul; everything in moderation (with the exception of ice cream); a glass of red wine every night; and understanding it’s a privilege to grow old.