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Etiquette Lessons: Thank You Note

Is It Necessary to Write a Thank You Note After a Holiday Party? Hosting people in your home during this busy time of year is always a generous act. So showing your appreciation by texting, emailing, or writing a note … Continue reading →

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Creative Process

My creative process is ever evolving. I let different things in my environment inspire me. My number one rule is to trust my first instinct and go with that. – Raisa Flowers Positively Purging–I welcome your feedbacks in the comments … Continue reading →

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Censorship

If librarianship is the connecting of people to ideas – and I believe that is the truest definition of what we do – it is crucial to remember that we must keep and make available, not just good ideas and … Continue reading →

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The War

Onward we stagger, and if the tanks come, may God help the tanks.” – Col. William O. Darby Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and your likes and passing the real life wisdom on to others as I embark on this new … Continue reading →

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Tough

AR: I have certainly been booed around the world. At Boom Chicago, we wore it as such a badge of pride. You don’t learn a lot from the good stuff; you learn from the bad stuff. You learn how to have … Continue reading →

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