and only a man [or woman] of positive characteristics of leadership, with the physical stamina that goes with it, can function under those conditions."
Gen. George C. Marshall, 1940
Corollary: “When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me "'Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.'”
Fred Rogers
Be a leader.
Be a helper.
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#MarshallWisdom
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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@Knitpurrl
What's the news today?

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.
#CoSoDogs

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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As devastating as the water will be on the Florida Panhandle, keep an eye on TN between Chattanooga and Knoxvile. You have no idea what a foot of rain can do in the mountains.
Camille's death toll in 1969 was highest in Harrison County, MS, but second highest was in Rockbridge/Nelson/Amherst counties in the Blue Ridge of Virginia. The storms get stuck on the mountains and rain themselves out.

Trying to make peace with having to pivot from being a librarian concerned with outreach to a librarian concerned with digitization. The first feeds my soul. The second is vitally important and I believe in it, but there is no joy for me being a project manager.
I will find my way, and then I will be back as a more active community member. Thank you for your patience.

Today's #CollectionHighlight -- 20k pairs of white gloves ON MANEUVERS?
Can you tell Col. Ward was a bit irritated?
#MarshallFoundationLibrary

This week #InTheLibrary, collections are returning from scanning, and leaving to be scanned.
The rest of the Marshall photo collection, was digitized thanks in part to the Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation. I'm excited to have it "home!"
The James A. Van Fleet collection is leaving to be scanned, paid for by the Van Fleet Foundation. Thanks to BackStage Library Works for being our partner in these efforts and to Ian for doing the heavy lifting.
#MarshallFoundationLibrary

Egg day.

After 40 years, I finally had to get a new waffle maker.
It's what's for breakfast.