How Andrew Carnegie Turned His Fortune Into A Library Legacy

"How Andrew Carnegie Turned His Fortune Into A Library Legacy." National Public Radio / Susan Stamberg.
Washington: NPR.com, August 1st 2013.

"Andrew Carnegie was once the richest man in the world. Coming as a dirt poor kid from Scotland to the U.S., by the 1880s he'd built an empire in steel — and then gave it all away: $60 million to fund a system of 1,689 public libraries across the country."

Lodi Library a Haven for People After the Storm

"Lodi Library a Haven for People After the Storm." North Jersey News / Tony Holman.
New Jersey: North Jersey News Lodi Edition, November 15th 012.

"The board and I were so proud of Lodi Library staff. They really went above and beyond, despite the long hours everyone put in. Our staff helped residents apply for FEMA help, seek shelter, arrange transportation, print out directions or just relax by enjoying a family board game and magazines," Barb Hauck-Mah said."

Bravo Lodi Public Library!!!

Fanwood Library Shines as Community Hub During Hurricane Sandy

"Fanwood Library Shines as Community Hub During Hurricane Sandy." New Jersey Times / Suburban News.
New Jersey: New Jersey Times, November 8th 2012.

Bravo Fanwood New Jersey Library!!!

Welcome 2012

"I’m here to say to all you library scientists out there:
Don’t give up.
Don’t let it get to you.
Don’t be discouraged.
We need you. Now more than ever."
~Brad Parks


How May I Shush You Today? has a really big Archive. Have you seen't it?!

Are You Happy?

Alex Koplin

Make a Wish

Breathe

Matt Willey

Follow Your Bliss

The Talk I Meant to Give

"The Talk I Meant to Give." In Forming Thoughts / Amy Buckland.
Montreal: In Forming Thoughts, June 26th 2011.

"...but when i think of librarians as thought leaders, i think of…revolutionaries.

believing in access to information as a human right means fighting for our communities. fighting to make sure the digital divide continues to shrink. fighting for privacy for our users. fighting against the entire concept of censorship. and lately, fighting for libraries.

so this is my call to arms. librarians are revolutionaries, and society needs us. and no i don’t mean killing all the things with fire.

true thought leaders, true revolutionaries, are willing to overthrow the system, or join it, if that’s what works best for their community."

Kindness is Never Wasted

Life Is Like

Believe

& then, be Grateful.

Chakra Channelling

Why You Need to Do Sh** That Scares You

"Why You Need to Do Sh** That Scares You." Nerd Fitness / Steve Kamb.
Atlanta: Nerd Fitness, January 20th 2011.

See Also:
Daft Punk's Kick-Ass Guide to Fitness

Damn You Internet & Your Lack of Provenance

New Years Resolutions

Post-Script-
discovered these charming 'Resolutions', but not the originating source.

Make It A Masterpiece

Trust the Process

Virtues: The Gifts Within

Virtues: The Gifts Within / VirtuesProject.

"Gratitude »  Freely expressing thankfulness and appreciation to others &  for the gifts of life."

Red Tara

Red Tārā, of fierce aspect associated with magnetizing all good things

Happy New Year!