When we walk in darkness, those of us fortunate enough to have vision are conscious of the lack. We are tentative in our steps, feeling our way along with whatever glimmers and memories we have. If we are outside in the snow, we are careful of the path, the depth, and potential tripping hazards ( Read more... )

Unlike the NYC Public Librarians, I have decided to go year by year with my top choice.

(To be continued)

1913 - Pollyanna by Eleanor H. Porter (runner up - Little Wars: a game for boys from twelve years of age to one hundred and fifty and for that more intelligent sort of girl who likes boys' games and books. by H.G. Wells.)

( Ultimately, the next 100 years will be behind the cut. There are fewer than that now. This cut goes to 1914. )

No, really ( Read more... )

On hiding your gifts ( Read more... )

So, if you were going to tell a class of counseling psych grad students about me, in 15 minutes or less, what would *you* tell them?

Sheroes is was down, but should be back up shortly. (11:17pm, EDT) is back up now. (11:30pm, EDT)

When one source stops writing about group politics, another source starts.

It is both very creative and rather anachronistic how their society is run.

A friend linked me to a powerful letter from a man to his daughter ( Read more... )

For all that one may wish to live forever, truth be told, we can only expect to live on in the impact we have on other people ( Read more... )

I was amused when I looked at how I would do this one, so I am doing it ( Read more... )