L.J. BaileyDepth 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…4 min read·Jan 2, 2020----
L.J. BaileyThe 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.5 min read·Jul 23, 2019----
L.J. BaileyThe Virtue of Silence in the Library: An Equity IssueAccess to library silence is an equity issue. Here’s how.8 min read·Jul 21, 2019----
L.J. BaileyWho 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…3 min read·Jun 12, 2019----
L.J. BaileyYour 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…4 min read·Jun 12, 2019----
L.J. BaileyConnecting 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…4 min read·Jun 12, 2019----
L.J. BaileyThe Fox and the HedgehogThe fox knows many things, but the hedgehog knows one big thing.5 min read·May 17, 2019----
L.J. BaileyEven Small Acts of Appreciation: Retaining VolunteersVolunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart.” ~Elizabeth Andrew6 min read·Apr 25, 2019----
L.J. BaileyTrickle 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…5 min read·Apr 14, 2019----
L.J. BaileySaved 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…3 min read·Mar 19, 2019----