Biweekly Newsletter June 1, 2024

A shout out about an upcoming local event: Local author Lisa Braxton will be at Ames Free Library on June 4th6:30-7:30 pm to talk about her recent memoir About Dancing Between the Raindrops. Lisa Braxton is also the author of The Talking Drum, winner of a 2021 Independent Book Awards Gold Medal and an Emmy-nominated former television journalist, essayist, and short story writer.
Her new book is about her personal experience with caretaking and grief. Lisa’s parents died within two years of each other, both of cancer. She herself was diagnosed with breast cancer while caring for her mother. “In this intimate, lyrical memoir-in-essays, Lisa takes us to the core of her loss and extends a lifetime of comfort to anyone who needs to be reminded that in their grief they are not alone.”
The event will be held in the 1st Floor Presentation Commons at Queset House.

Author Lisa Braxton.
On Sunday, May 19, a very successful event was held at the Historical Society & Museum. Lori Pires presented “The History of Hats” to a large audience. Lori has been a collector of hats from a young age and has a sizable collection that she shared with us. Her lively and knowledgeable presentation was informative and entertaining. Lori walked us through the history of hats- work hats, fashionable hats, military hats, ball caps. Lori's daughter accompanied and assisted her. ECAT filmed the presentation if you are interested!

“History of Hats by Lorraine.” Presenter Lori Pires.
President Ken Michel, always a good sport, introduced Lori.

Ken Michel.

Hats and a hat box.
Personally I remember buying a new hat every Easter when I was young; Women and girls still wore hats to church in the 1960's. Enjoy the good weather while we have it and stay tuned for information about upcoming events.
Purple iris rim the small pond
Yellow iris in fat bud at the big pond
Long ago D & K carved initials
Into that tree bending under yesterdays

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Links for more information:
Lisa Braxton's book on Amazon: About Dancing Between the Raindrops
Lisa Braxton's book on Amazon: The Talking Drum
ECAT film of “History of Hats by Lorraine.” Presenter Lori Pires.