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Like any good library...

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 "You recognize it, little soul. Of course you do; it is known to all who arrive here. It is a myth of an endless library, a place for souls to pause, rest, and regather themselves after death. It is a place of sanctuary; it is a place of homecoming. And, like any good library, it is open to all." ` The God of Lost Words, by A.J. Hackwith (p. 350)      The Hell's Library series by A.J. Hackwith caught my attention about two years ago. The first novel was sitting on my local library's "Just In" shelf, and it certainly caught my attention. A book by a queer sci-fi author? A book about a librarian? I was absolutely going to pick that one up.       Inside of that cover, I found a heroine I could relate to and a world that caught my attention. At the end of the series, I found the quote above. As I have contemplated, over and over, the idea of studying Library Science, this quote just keeps popping into my head. Reading has always been a sanctuary to m...
   It is December 28th. I am gearing up for a new semester teaching two classes of Civics and Econ and one class of World History with a student-teacher with whom I am excited to work. I am looking forward to getting back on stage with my community theater and praying that the dreaded virus doesn't upstage us again. I am also preparing for a fundraiser with my belly dance troupe to raise money for a fellow dancer in need. Not to mention I am beginning the process of starting a Master's in Library Science.   Holiday vacation has meant time to pursue hobbies and prepare for a year of growth ahead. I have been crocheting like a madwoman, hoping to get a few things made for our Valentine's Hafla (essentially a dance party for belly dancers) so we can help our friend. I have been reading as much as I can in the meantime. I am sure this next year will get busy with everything I have gotten myself into, and I will not have time later.   As the new year moves forward, I don'...