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| OHCC LIVING | DECEMBER 2023 | 13 Welcome December and the start of winter. How I remember sleepless nights When we would read by candlelight And on the windowpane outside A new world made of snow. A million feathers falling down, A million stars that touch the ground So many secrets to be found Amid the falling snow - Enya December is regarded as the most cherished time of the year. Christians around the world celebrate this holy day Dec. 25. It is a month of holiday lights, snow, coziness, and feasts and wishes to come true. It is the month of a little more fun, a little more love, a little more light every night. It is the joy of Hanukkah. Bing Crosby's White Christmas remains one of the old-time favorites. It has been found that the older Christmas songs are more popular than most of the new modern ones as they connect to our memories. However, we can't forget Don Gardner's All I want for Christmas Is My Two Front Teeth made famous by Alvin and e Chipmunks! Nov. 5 saw the first Library "Aernoon with Authors" presentation featuring Captain Brett Crozier, former commanding officer of the USS eodore Roosevelt. Many members and guests were delighted by Brett's presentation and slide show of the F/A-18 during a carrier launch, and the slides of the Crew of USS Roosevelt as he le his command aer being dismissed and forced into retirement. We were taken on his journey to save his 5,000-member crew when COVID 19 broke out among his men while in e South China Sea. He shared these lessons in life, loyalty, and leadership: • NEVER TURN DOWN AN ESPRESSO. Listen to and know your crew and the importance of teamwork. • SURF WHEN YOU CAN Work hard but take care of your mind and body • TAKE A STAND WHEN NECESSARY Commit to doing the right thing no matter the consequence. Today, he lives his motto "Peace through Strength" by being involved with the STEP program that helps enlisted men in need of guidance, job opportunities and financial support as they return into civilian life. He discussed his book Surf When You Can. is book celebrates the power of kindness and has received consistently five-star reviews. Signed copies were available by the author himself. It was an inspiring aernoon with an outstanding author and speaker. Watch for more to come as the library presents future "Aernoon with Authors." Wanted: New library club members. Sign up now and receive more for your $15 membership. It will begin immediately for the 2024 year. is membership gives you and your family free admittance to speaker events for the upcoming year plus all the services provided by your library volunteers. Remember to leave your check at the front desk made out to the OHCC Library Association. Happy Holidays. ~ Sally Benton Library Association DECEMBER BOOK BUYS 12 Months To Live ........................ James Patterson & Mike Lupica e Armor Of Light ........................................................ Ken Follett Blood Lines ..................................... Nelson Demille &Clive Cussler e Serpent's Eye ........................................................ Robin Burcell Dirty irty .............................................................Janet Evanovich e Discreet Charm Of e Big Bad Wolf .Alexander Mccall Smith e Exchange ............................................................. John Grisham From A Far And Lovely Country ..............Alexander Mccall Smith e Girl In e Eagle's Talon ..........Karin Smirnoff & Sarah Death Judgement Prey ..........................................................John Sandford e Night House.................................................................. Jo Nesbo North Woods .............................................................. Daniel Mason Obsession............................................Stuart Woods & Brett Battles Resurrection Walk ................................................Michael Connelly e River We Remember ............................... Willian Kent Krueger Second Act................................................................... Danielle Steel e Secret ...............................................Lee Child & Andrew Child e Spy Coast ............................................................. Tess Gerritsen Tom Clancy Weapons Grade ....................................... Don Bentley Vince Flyn: Code Red......................................................... Kye Mills