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,…
I’m excited to share this celebration video I’m creating for one of the classes I worked with during my practicum. I am going through their project…
I had an NPR Parking Lot Moment this morning. I was listening to a talk show guest describe the way he coached his clients to…
The Art & Inquiry MOOC I was taking through Coursera from MoMA wrapped up this week. I’ll receive my grade next week, and wanted to…

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.