“The grass is always greener on the other side.” We’ve all heard that one. The intent of this aphorism is to analogize comparing our own circumstances to those of others. I think that it’s a bit oversimplified and lacking some context, which means it can be easily misinterpreted (which is true of most aphorisms). IContinue reading “Grass”
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Envy
I was listening to another of Jay’s older podcast episodes last week (surprise, surprise), and he had Glennon Doyle on to talk about How to Stop Asking for Permission and Listening to Other People’s Opinions. I highly recommend this episode, especially if you are LGBTQIAP and are having a hard time with the idea ofContinue reading “Envy”
Competition
Today, I’d like to tell a story. This story has come up for me multiple times in the last month, and you know what that means. Time to share. A few years ago, when I was still working at the library, a management position became available. There had been one librarian who was the supervisorContinue reading “Competition”
Imposter
Until last fall, I worked in a public library for thirteen years. I started in circulation and ended up in the history and genealogy department. For the last few years, I was the only person in that department. I catalogued. I researched. I taught classes. I learned how to read maps and legal documents. YouContinue reading “Imposter”
Musing Enigma 