Anyone who knows me knows how much my Gran meant to me. Even at 99, she was feisty and lived on her own and had even planned to go on a cruise in October. Sadly, that was not to be. She left us on November 15th,…
Opportunity as Compassionate People
A friend of mine, HoCoRising, wrote a blog post earlier this week called “Obligation as Compassionate People.” It starts: Last week, during the Forum on Ending Homelessness, Norm Sucher from the National Alliance to End Homelessness said something that prompted me to pull out my phone…
Birthdays, vampires, cake and kindness
So I think I squandered my big birthday wish on the gorgeous weather. At the risk of jinxing it, it appears that spring may have FINALLY arrived to these parts, and that makes me happy. I’d like to take a brief moment to point out my selflessness,…
Evening in the Stacks: Sparkle and Spurs
I walk in the doors and inhale, smelling the slightly sweet, dusty scent of old paper. I walk straight to my favorite section and stop in front of a particular shelf, pull down a book and smile at the soft crackle of the plastic-cased cover as…
This Celebrity Bartender
I’ve been invited to serve as a celebrity bartender for this year’s Evening in the Stacks, which benefits the Howard County Library System. Before I forget to mention it, the event is on Saturday, February 25th from 7:30 – 11:30 pm at the brand new Miller…
One of the Lucky Ones
It had been a long week. I returned to my on-campus apartment after work and stretched out on the bed for a nap. I woke up at sunset to long bars of golden light streaming through the blinds, and to the feeling that I wasn’t alone….
Book Review: The Future of Nonprofits
Book Review: The Future of Nonprofits: Innovate and Thrive in the Digital Age by David J. Neff and Randal C. Moss When I was asked to review The Future of Nonprofits, I’ll admit that I was a little reluctant. I typically prefer to read and review…