Category: life
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Monday. Again
I even drew a picture to go with… This was just my morning purge. I actually had a couple of decent work hours before my supervisor shared some really disturbing news with me. Apparently, my so called leaders in administration have no problem with adding more burden to the shoulders of those already dealing with…
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Only in America
The richest country in the world where working parents struggle everyday – even before the pandemic – to figure out child care. My child has been going to the same facility since May. Depending on the season, it is either a camp or a remote learning and after school site. Some working parents have jobs…
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Just another day
It’s been a rough patch of life. Lots of ups and downs. At least the ups have been really good. Reconnecting with an old friend good. The kind of friend that might bring over bagels on a Sunday morning because she was in the neighborhood. Back when I used to eat bagels. And instead of…
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More snooze please
After a horrible morning yesterday of trying to get out of the door with my son in a reasonable amount of time – not late for work – I chose to start today by giving myself more. I hit the snooze button and laid in bed for an extra ten minutes. I wish I could…
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The gift of no power
This morning was a gift wrapped in cold – a bubble of protection brought by power line work in the neighborhood. I believe it is important to have access to information – which is what drew me to field of work. And I believe it is important to protect each other. When others don’t believe…
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A Cat Came into the Library
She was sitting in a stroller being pushed by a woman who insisted she was a service animal. She looked a bit like my cat with her tortoiseshell markings. The woman did not like me telling her that her mask needed to be worn properly (over her nose as well) if she wanted to remain…
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For the Staff at Martha Cooper Library
Bright planet In the morning sky Shining light Strength Hope Reminding me Of grace. I am so thankful For the kindness And generosity That shines Into the dark recesses Of my soul Dispelling doubt Love shines.
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On Failure
So I’ve been thinking a lot about failure lately. About how it builds resilience and how good it is for human growth. And how most adults try to avoid it like the plague. I’ve read articles oriented toward business leaders, listened to people who have worked at Stanford’s d school, and have tried to embrace…
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Sunday Victories
Today I am feeling good that Kamala Harris is our next Vice President. It makes me really, really happy. She is a strong woman and I truly believe that our country needs strong women in leadership right now. Strong backs, soft fronts, wild hearts. (I’ve been listening to many of Brené Brown’s podcasts lately.) I’m…
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