Blog | Tristan Kernan

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Good List Week 3

Another week, another list.

Public libraries

I've been utilizing public libraries a lot the past few months, especially for books: the interlibrary loan system is a life hack, the network that includes my local library meets about 90% of my requests. The experience couldn't be easier: search for the book in the library catalog, request it to my local branch, and pick it up in a few days.

Last week I met up with a friend to work at the Maplewood public library. It's recently renovated, and situated right on a beautiful park with a turtle pond.

Grounds for Sculpture

Monet-inspired garden sculpture
Sculpture of a painter
Peacock in the gardens

I visited the Grounds for Sculpture in Hamilton - what a delight! I had recently learned the word kitsch, loosely meaning tacky imitative art, and just in time, because oh boy are some of these artworks kitsch! All the same, the grounds and gardens are beautiful to walk around, and the cherry blossoms were in bloom, making for a perfect spring day.

Saravanaa Bhavan

Dark horse pick here, but I was happy to find and introduce someone to my favorite global chain restaurant. I may be one of their most well traveled customers, having visited locations in the US, UK, Europe, India and Asia. A well crafted dosa just hits the spot sometimes. For decent Indian vegetarian food almost anywhere in the world, it can't be beat.