june 2, 2023
“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
“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
“My day begins and ends with gratitude and joy.” ~ Louise Hay Today’s lunch topic: haircuts. I desperately need one and Crystal wants one, too. Meanwhile, Jen was happy to settle for pad thai. Otherwise, it was a slow news … Continued
“We may think that everything in us is wrong, but that’s not true. There are millions of things in us that are right.” ~ Thich Nhat Hanh What’s the antidote for a way-too-busy Monday? Lunch with the Triple J’s – … Continued
“Associate yourself with people of good quality, for it better to be alone than in bad company.” ~ Booker T. Washington Abigail Bartlett starts high school tomorrow. Let that sink in as you look at this adorable pic of her … Continued