Author: Sarah

  • The smell of night

    The smell of night

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    After a tough day, I am noticing, enjoying, and especially grateful for my brugmansia plant right now.

  • Vaccine hesitancy?

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    So I keep hearing that some parents are hesitant about getting their kid a covid vaccine. Well, that is not my reality.

  • Still?

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    There are still people coming into public libraries arguing about why they need to wear a mask. Some old guy with a beard tried to tell me he didn’t need to wear one because there was no one near him. He is the reason why I was not able to work full time last week…

  • A Monday Smile

    A Monday Smile

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    I get to go back to work today and I am so happy at the prospect! Just one job today.

  • I got approved for telecommuting

    I got approved for telecommuting

    But it’s only while my son’s classroom is in quarantine. Apparently there was a close contact last week. So his whole class is remote this week. So far, it’s been much better than last year. Maybe it’s because he knows it’s just temporary… I get to work on Storyline. I’m super excited by this project.…

  • So Much Happening

    So Much Happening

    All the time. It’s hard to find time. I finished my latest tapestry a few weeks ago. It came out really well.

  • Almost there

    Almost there

    I think that I have had this tapestry on my loom longer than any other work. I’m pretty sure I started it in February. With everything going on in my life these days, I feel lucky to find any time to work on this. I love the sparkly sky and the textures. I love how…

  • Public good

    Public good

    Today I am writing about burnout. I read a great book about this last year and it offered some strategies for me for the past year. I’ve been reading much about labor shortages and people switching careers lately. Prior to the pandemic, I thought I would be content to be a children’s librarian for many…

  • The way

    The way

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    This is the way Forgiveness You have to forgive yourself If you want to be whole You are broken From trying to fit into a shape That is not yours You want to be whole Forgive yourself Love your heart Love your mistakes Love your despair Then work for your dreams and goals From your…

  • Happy Star Wars Day

    Our “Wookie under a Cookie” video was posted! It’s about 4 minutes of fun created for kids ages 2-4, but hopefully kids of all ages will enjoy it. May the force be with you.