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Leaning in….

Pandemic days get long, despite their length, today my gratitude journal list hit 5000. There is so much to be grateful for, amid the angst. Joy, happiness is a choice, one I must make daily. For me it means digging in, finding, surrounding myself with beauty, beautiful words, conversations, friends, flowers, smells, pausing to findContinue reading “Leaning in….”

Pandemic Creations, Take 2

Plans for the month of April and spring break were not this. Life is different. Weird, finding ways to fill the days. Plans have changed. Studying, finding ways to renew strength, power through. Thankful for all that is. I am here, alive when so many are perishing. Life is good, quiet. Blessed to be.

Nashville Library Trip

Well here it is first trip. Learning from trip … Learning from trip … Do not believe the ratings and pictures on bookings app. Woooo the first night was a doozy. All we did was sleep, motel was a dive. Thank God for being with sister at convention, staying at the Hyatt is a muchContinue reading “Nashville Library Trip”

Why Visit Libraries?

This question has been floating around in my brain since I began this journey. I haven’t understood my need to do this. In my first blog post I explained it as going to a safe place, one that has been there through hard times and has enabled my healing and growth. While this is true,Continue reading “Why Visit Libraries?”

My Oyster, My Story

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. IContinue reading “My Oyster, My Story”