Dog-eared & Overdue
The mostly true reflections and adventures of a born optimist, curious reader, and vagabond librarian.
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This is Part 9 of The Orphan in My Family Tree. It is the true tale of my ongoing search for information about the origins of my great great grandpa Fritz, who was orphaned in New York City in the late 1870s and sent as a young boy to live with a foster…
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Censorship, Selection & Banned Books
Banned Books Week kicked off yesterday. I love Banned Books Week. It is a whole week dedicated to awesome stuff like celebrating our freedom to…
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Three Years: Panther Media
Wrapping up the school year at a very special place… #itsaLIBERTYthing
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Memorial Day
We honor the memory of fallen heroes on this day, including many who were much more than heroes to us–they were our friends.
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Deployment ’07: Extended Remix
A decade ago, our military was facing a dizzying op-tempo, coupled with the kind of violent warfare that my family, and many other young Army families in…
● About Me
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.
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