This is my "Mobile Librarian" logo created by one of my talented and creative colleagues, Elaine Savely. I really appreciated how she took a frame of an idea and created this logo. Kudos, praises, and gratitude to you always........


Most of my librarian-colleagues here at ND are off to the annual ALA Conference in Washington DC. I would have went if I weren't in process of moving and bringing my work as a Librarian in Residence to a close. My writing continues as well as meeting with my Mentee, Sardius at least once a week. We enjoyed a break of eating ice cream and I sharing with her the attributes that contributed to my decision to become a librarian. Librarianship is very multi-dimensional and given her abilities, skills, and interests it could be a rewarding career for her as well. She mentioned that her father who is also her Pastor will be celebrating his pastoral anniversary next week so her congregation is busy with last minute preparations. She is feeling good about the work she is doing here and I think, just maybe, there is a "librarian spirit" within her.

Words of Wisdom for today.......

"Our liberation begins when the truth of our own experiences is admitted to ourselves"--Alice Walker, Writer/Poet/Womanist

"The greatest gift is not being afraid to question"--Ruby Dee, Actor

"Deal with yourself as an individual worthy of respect and make everyone else deal with you the same way" --Nikki Giovanni, Poet/Professor

"It's not the load that breaks you down, it's the way you carry it"
--Lena Horne, Entertainer

"When life knocks you down, try to fall on your back because if you can look up, you can get up" --Les Brown, Motivational Speaker