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Adventures in human-animal communication

Communication between humans and animals has long been a popular topic for curious Cobb County Public Library System (CCPLS) patrons – including believers in the theories suggesting that critters know what we’re thinking or saying and skeptics alike. Among the latest evidence suggesting animals have meaningful exchanges with us is this: According to a recent

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サブ vs ダブ. sub vs dub.

Published on January 27, 2012 by in Anime

I will be the first to admit that I am an anime snob.  I enjoy finding interesting and obscure anime far off the mainstream.  Does that mean I never watch popular stuff?  No.  But it does mean that I prefer my anime to be pure and unsullied by American popular culture. More often than not,

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Cobb libraries celebrate African American History Month with stories, movies, author visits, and more

The Cobb County Public Library System (CCPLS) is honoring the contributions and lasting legacies of African Americans throughout history with several events during January and February. All events are free and open to the public. The highlight of the library system’s celebration will be the second-annual African American History Month Gala on Saturday, February 11

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アニメは何ですか. what is anime?

Published on January 25, 2012 by in Anime

I’m an anime enthusiast.  I watch it; I read about it; I research it.  I throw random Japanese words and phrases into my everyday lingo.  I own a kimono.  So I sometimes forget that there are a lot of people out there who don’t understand anime and anime culture.  Misunderstandings can lead to stereotypes and

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Happy Groundhog Day!

Published on January 23, 2012 by in Uncategorized

Hi Kids! It’s me, Willard the Whistlepig! Did you know that February 2nd is Groundhog Day? Groundhog is another word for whistlepig. My family of groundhogs is getting ready to celebrate. Look at the picture of me and my sister Gertie with all of our cousins and my mom and dad. There are 11 kids

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