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On Resolutions


Many people think resolutions are stupid or pointless because they are always broken.  I happen to enjoy resolutions, even though I routinely break many of them year in and year out.  I like the idea of reaffirming your desire to do better–to become a better person.  This idea is something that is one of hugest [...]

Geeking Out


Mark Edmundson in the New York Times Magazine on Sunday, had a great article called Geek Lessons about why one cannot be “cool” and a good teacher.  I think there are a number of good insights in this article.  Parts of it hit somewhat close to home.
The most common way to become a hip teacher [...]

Why I went into the profession


Tonight I remembered why I went into librarianship in the first place — to make a difference and actually help people.
Often in your career (and in life) you get caught up in the mundane, day to day stuff: going to meetings, prepping for classes or presentations, whatever project you are working on next.  You put [...]