january 5, 2024
“There will be a lot of posts now with people sharing how much they achieved in 2023. But in case you need to hear this, it’s okay if the only thing you did in 2023 was get through it.” ~ … Continued
“There will be a lot of posts now with people sharing how much they achieved in 2023. But in case you need to hear this, it’s okay if the only thing you did in 2023 was get through it.” ~ … Continued
“What you leave behind is not engraved in stone monuments, but what is woven into the lives of others.” ~ Pericles Laura Hall asked us to have Christmas lunch at Shakertown. This was our third year; thus, Laura declared we … Continued
“Wealth among traditional people is measured by having enough to give away.” Robin Wall Kimmerer The J Gang, as I now call us, had a much-anticipated lunch today. I say much anticipated, but Judy was the only one who wrote … Continued
“One is loved because one is loved. No reason is needed for loving.” ~ Paulo Coelho We had a great day together at the third Kentucky meet-up of oral historians. This time we gathered at the Lexington Public Library where … Continued
“Many people would be scared if they saw in the mirror not their faces, but their character.” ~ Unknown Jennifer Bartlett won the Faculty Award of Excellence and accepted her major award at this evening’s spring gala. She brought Abby … Continued
“Every day brings new choices.” ~ Martha Beck This bunch of gals right here put together one awesome project, and we’re already national leaders. Didn’t see that coming. Dr. Vanessa Holden, Jen Bartlett, and Reinette Jones are awfully sweet to … Continued
“Don’t be afraid to change. You may lose something good, but you may gain something better.” ~ Unknown Holiday lunch at Shakertown has quickly become a tradition for us, thanks to Laura Hall. The conversation, laughter, and camaraderie never disappoint. … Continued
“It’s so empowering to say, “this is no longer serving me” and walk away in peace.” ~ Unknown When the University gives you a Monday off, you go to dinner with your colleagues to celebrate being out of the office. … Continued
“Life is a circle of happiness, sadness, hard times and good times. If you’re going through hard times, have faith that good times are on the way.” ~ Unknown The library conference season has started and this year’s KLA/SLA Joint … Continued
“Wherever you go, no matter what the weather, always bring your own sunshine.” ~ Anthony J. D’Angelo Today brought sunshine in the form of three co-workers and a celebratory lunch. Johanna Ball, center, is graduating and leaving us for better … Continued