Depth Year 2020: Trying to See ClearlyWe live in a culture of easy acquisition and disposal, and this has caused us to be rather flippant in the ways we spend our time. I felt…Jan 2, 2020Jan 2, 2020
The People from Porlock: Trying to Write in a Noisy WorldSpeech is silver, but silence is golden. How a lack of quiet spaces interferes with your creativity.Jul 23, 2019Jul 23, 2019
The Virtue of Silence in the Library: An Equity IssueAccess to library silence is an equity issue. Here’s how.Jul 21, 2019Jul 21, 2019
Who Are You and What Do You Do?A year ago, the idea I would ever involve myself in baking was laughable. My kitchen is small and not modernized. The oven is old and…Jun 12, 2019Jun 12, 2019
Your Independent Education: Becoming a Better WriterIf you’re looking for ideas to write about or ways to supplement and develop your writing, try accessing some of the content available…Jun 12, 2019Jun 12, 2019
Connecting with Others, One Zine at a TimeI’m looking back on my old posts in Facebook from over ten years ago and finding interesting snippets, some of which seem increasingly…Jun 12, 2019Jun 12, 2019
The Fox and the HedgehogThe fox knows many things, but the hedgehog knows one big thing.May 17, 2019May 17, 2019
Even Small Acts of Appreciation: Retaining VolunteersVolunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart.” ~Elizabeth AndrewApr 25, 2019Apr 25, 2019
Trickle Up: Seeking Social Justice at the Local LevelI grew up in a small unincorporated area outside of Woodstock, Illinois that is dotted with horse, dairy, and buffalo farms. Woodstock’s…Apr 14, 2019Apr 14, 2019
Saved from the Brink of ExtinctionIceland is a relatively young landmass that sits on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, a place where the North American and Eurasian continental…Mar 19, 2019Mar 19, 2019
