Dog-eared & Overdue

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

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  • The Orphan in My Family Tree, Part 9

    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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  • Summer Road Trip, 2016

    Summer Road Trip, 2016

    The Vagabond Teen and I hit the road for a summer adventure as our Vagabond Soldier left for his own adventure afar. Here are but…

  • Book Review: Sapiens

    Book Review: Sapiens

    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…

  • Book Review & Library Lesson: Tribe

    Book Review & Library Lesson: Tribe

    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…

  • An Involved Military Spouse

    An Involved Military Spouse

    Being involved in Army Life looks different for every family.

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.