may 16, 2024
“There is literally nothing in nature that blooms all year long, so do not expect yourself to do so.” ~ Unknown Ruth Bryan won the faculty Paul A. Willis Award. She received the award and kudos from colleagues at tonight’s … Continued
february 16, 2024
“Fun is the secret to feeling alive.” ~ Catherine Price I feel sorry for anyone who doesn’t have friends as funny and generous as mine. These two examples are precisely how you deal with a friend who always has a … Continued
july 22, 2021
“Hold the vision, trust the process.” ~ Unknown And just like that we’re all congregating around the water fountain again. Related Images:
february 11, 2020
‘”Worry is a total waste of time. It doesn’t change anything. All it does is steal your joy and keep you busy doing nothing.” ~ Unknown The Blanding/Kirwan Complex photo team reconvened today with archivists Ruth Bryan (above) and Ginny … Continued
november 16, 2018
“Just be yourself. Let people see the real, imperfect, flawed, quirky, weird, beautiful, magical, person that you are.” ~ Mandy Hale Friday is great because it’s Friday, but this Friday was extra great because I got to see … Continued
november 15, 2018
“Be the things you loved most about the people who are gone.” ~ Unknown University Archivist and friend extraordinaire Ruth Bryan put together a demo table for Curiosity Matters. Most of the stuff was paper-based like photos, maps, … Continued
january 28, 2018
“At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us.” ~ Albert Schweitzer … Continued
december 20, 2017
“Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” ~ Mahatma Gandhi Today was the library’s annual holiday luncheon. It’s never a lunch. It’s always a luncheon. I don’t know the … Continued
december 17, 2017
“Get out of your head and get into your heart. Think less, feel more.” ~ Osho This is Ruth’s dad, Bill (left). I had the pleasure of meeting Bill some years ago at one of Stacy’s NYE parties. … Continued
december 16, 2017
“One small positive thought in the morning can change your whole day.” ~ Unknown Today was Ruth’s annual Christmas soirée; tea a la Emily Post. Each year the cast changes slightly, including the pets, but the core library … Continued