Tag Archives: Libraries

“A Wounded Heart”

Posted on August 26, 2012 by Touch2Touch

Remember Mr. Forbes? Founder of Northampton’s Forbes Library? Regular visitors to Touch2Touch will remember many posts (here and here, among others) about the library and about him, especially about his whimsical seasonal changes of wardrobe. But there is a great deal more to say … Continue reading →

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A Little Game of Tag — Wanna Play?

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Touch2Touch

Fellow blogger Jen of Random Acts of Writing [ + Art]  challenged me in a recent post to a little game of Tag. Nowadays the idea of playing tag leaves me languid in an armchair, but when I was a … Continue reading →

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Forbes Library, Volume II

Posted on December 4, 2011 by Touch2Touch

When we were still in the Berkshires and considering a move to Northampton, every person we mentioned it to had exactly the same comment: Oh, it’s so vibrant! It got so we expected it, and sure enough, it came every … Continue reading →

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Welcome to Northampton: Forbes Library, Volume I

Posted on November 27, 2011 by Touch2Touch

Well, now you know where to park when you’re ready to explore Northampton’s downtown. But not just yet. I’m your guide, and so instead we’re going to take a detour around the corner from the Parking Garage and ascend to … Continue reading →

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