The mostly true reflections and adventures of a born optimist, curious reader, and vagabond librarian.

Forty Years on the Great Plains The 1920s brought the ordinary rhythms of small-town family life for. Fritz and Theresa’s family — trips to visit relatives, notices of paid labor, the day-to-day texture that fills life between headline moments. And then, in quick succession, came loss. On November 6, 1925,…

The Vagabond Teen and I took Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari on the road this summer. We listened to the…

This book…will serve as a valuable learning tool to emphasize to young writers the importance of maintaining a clear main idea in their writing and…

Being involved in Army Life looks different for every family.

I’m Kate, the creator and author behind this blog. I’m a librarian who has a passion for learning about anything and everything, a love for people, and an aversion to quiet. I am a mindfulness enthusiast who is dedicated to kindness and curiosity, and to finding joy in everyday moments.