My original idea for library vacation dreams came from the article 20 most beautiful libraries in America by Megan Barber. I have added a previsit to Nashville because I am visiting with my sister. Then looking at my calendar I have March, April and June trips. April and June are inspired from the article. I want more and less expensive trips. As a result I have decided to modify my list. I not only have added Nashville I have also added Sturgeon Bay Library, for May. It is a quick trip and I am soooo excited.
What I learned was the Sturgeon Bay Library like Nashville is connected with an Art Museum. They also have folk concerts on Saturdays beginning in May and Memorial Day weekend there is an art festival. I might visit the libraries listed in the article or maybe create my own list, after all beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Megan’s journey was hers, this is mine. What makes the libraries beautiful for me is the journey, experiences at and around the visit. Revising my initial vision. Isn’t that what dissertators do? Hmmmm….While Megan Barber’s article inspired me, I am creating my own journey. Writing this I hear my dissertation chair, “Put it in your own words, Rosenblatt did her work, she is your inspiration. So build on your theoretical base, create your work.” While I sit on the shoulders of the greats, I forge my own path, inspired by their work. Thankful for inspiration in my library visit dream, dissertation and life.
Nashville, Chicago, Sturgeon Bay, Ann Arbor? Who knew?
Add in Dave Matthews tickets two nights in June… Ohhhh this is getting more and more fun. Yes, I am 51, single mother, literacy specialist, dog mom, home owner, dissertator, library enthusiasit. Sit in it. My truth. Life is good, grand.
The other day I was working with a group of sixth graders (subbed for a morning for our ELA teacher). They were sharing their dreams when I heard myself say, “the world is your oyster.” They looked at me with confusion, as I explained the phrase they smiled, nodded continuing to share. As I remember their faces I find there is so much in that statement and it is mine. For so long I have enjoyed working on other people’s dreams (son’s, student’s, friend’s) listening, encouraging. Right now I feel, “My oyster my story!” I am so enjoying the opening of it!
A work in progress… from Hmmmmm to Woo Hoo! Life is good! Thanks for sharing this adventure with me.
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If you have a 50+ degree day in Milwaukee, you go outside. I decided to go for a walk along our beautiful Great Lake. As expected, many were doing the same, stepping along a trickling water path of melting crusted snow on its way to the lake. I set a goal to walk as far as the stunning Calatrava. I made it, rested for a while, entertained by the squawks of gull and geese, then I started back. I spotted a woman coming down the back steps of the library simply because she was wearing a very pretty lavender boucle coat. Simultaneous to my offering a compliment, I heard my name called. There stood the author of this blog, my friend of nearly 20 years. Lovely lavender coat woman is her sister. So while we visited and drank ( of course, our art museum has a bar facing the lake), I learned about this blog. Another bonus added to 50+ degrees in February.
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Such a joy to share today’s sunshine with you! ❤️
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