Lucy went to the pup wash this morning.
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My senior GSD buddy Jack. He chose me 8.5 years ago. He is about 13.
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#InTheLibrary -- or out of it! My volunteer Eryn got to attend the Shenandoah Archives Fair this week and talk about all of the work volunteers do at the #MarshallFoundationLibrary.
Is that Wilbear Wright photobombing?

Playing my favorite song quite loudly in the library.

The world lost a great exemplar on Oct. 9, 1959.
There are many quotes that laud Gen. George C. Marshall, but the one I like best shows the humility of this leader-servant as he described the papers from his 50-year military and government career:
"I see little of historical interest involved, and have the impression that my actions were few, far between and relatively colorless."
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"Get these blankets and stoves and every other damn thing that's needed out tonight, not tomorrow morning, and not two weeks from now.
I don't care what regulations are upset or anything of that character.
We are going to take care of the troops first, last, & all the time."
Gen. George C. Marshall, on a shortage of blankets during the winter.
Just do what is needful & right, take care of the people, & worry about "upset" regulations later.
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Drive to and from work is beautiful.

#CollectionHighlight (maybe lowlight) at the #MarshallFoundationLibrary
OK, my lovely #CoSoCommunity! Please help me decipher this lovely penmanship.
It's from Apr. 1944, and begins "Memo for CoS [Chief of Staff] on King's memo." I see King, Pearl Harbor fleet, & Manila.
What do you see?

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For the recovering southeastern/Mid-Atlantic United States:
"You have to inspire them when they are hungry and exhausted and desperately uncomfortable and in great danger;
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Seven trees on our driveway; maybe a microburst? Only damage we have, so grateful.

My driveway is under that mess.

Afternoon map. Power's out all over. Glad we have a generator.

Here are our weather colors for this morning. It's getting windy but not so rainy at present

Sorry, can't help. I have a Lucy.

We've added wind to the rain now.

Miss Lucy Lou wanted to come to work with me today. Can't do that, sorry pup. You are too energetic.
She was not happy.
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The actions you should take? Go to your state elections Web site and check your voter registration for correct information -- it's much easier to fix before Election Day. If you need help, got to your local public library.
Do your own research -- read the candidate platforms, listen to the interviews with candidates.
Then make a plan to vote -- early, absentee, or day of the election -- to fulfill your civic duty.
I look forward to seeing you at the polls.

Save this post to remind you.
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If someone tells you loads of election officials are rigging elections, they are lying.
Consider the source -- does this person have the expertise to make such a statement? Where did the information come from?
Too often, these are scare tactics meant to frighten you into action.
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I am an election official.
I'm the granddaughter of two Registrar of Voters.
Election officials are your friends and neighbors; we struggle to keep deer out of our gardens, we coach your children's teams, volunteer at the senior center, grouse about tax rates, and sit across the aisle from you at Church.
Election officials take their responsibilities very seriously.
If someone tells you masses of people are voting illegally, they are lying.
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Today's #CollectionHighlight -- 20k pairs of white gloves ON MANEUVERS?
Can you tell Col. Ward was a bit irritated?
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