Comments on: Painted ponies go up and down

By: Cath Sheard

Cath Sheard — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 05:19:55 +0000

Crikey just read your pink mattress post – thank goodness you were paying true attention. May we never drive tired…

By: K.G. Schneider

K.G. Schneider — Sun, 01 Jul 2012 14:10:19 +0000

Cath, what a chilling but clarifying experience that must have been. I blogged about a less serious (but still frightening) car incident and its impact on my focus about two years ago: http://freerangelibrarian.com/2010/09/03/pink-mattress-highway-13/

By: Cath Sheard

Cath Sheard — Sun, 01 Jul 2012 08:28:54 +0000

I don’t know you personally but am grateful you felt able to make some big decisions for yourself and Sandy. Following your heart and making those that matter most really *be* at the centre is not always easy.
I had a head-on car accident with a drunk driver last week, and got off very lightly. But it has made me think about how I use my time, and what I value most.
Enjoy your newly honed focus.

By: Resetting priorities « Opinions from an OPL

Resetting priorities « Opinions from an OPL — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 05:14:32 +0000

[...] party weekend in the country to celebrate a much loved aunt’s 60th birthday, I bring you a link to a wonderful post by the wonderful & thoughtful K.G. Schneider over at Free Range Librarian, about resetting [...]

By: Eric Hellman

Eric Hellman — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 03:39:05 +0000

I got my haircut this past saturday in preparation for ALA. My barber has been on dialysis the past 2 years, and can only work one or two mornings per week. He’s been a bit weaker each time I see him, but now the trim comes with a hug. His discipline cherishes the people he encounters in the course of his profession and the chance to serve them.

It made me think about the people I see over and over again at meetings like ALA, and to think about how important they’ve become to me. About how we have to approach everything we do with consideration and love and making sure we make the most of our every opportunity.

We’ll miss you in Anaheim, but please bring us all with you for Rachel and for NZ.

By: K.G. Schneider

K.G. Schneider — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 02:40:18 +0000

Hi Heather, I mean this when I say I wouldn’t miss this for the world. I admit to being excited on two fronts: meeting librarians (and drinking NZ beer); and our Christmas holiday visiting loved ones. I feel all the time forward this year is about being with the people I care about: friends, librarians, relatives.

By: Heather Lianza Pres.

Heather Lianza Pres. — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 10:18:43 +0000

What an inspiration you are (I’ve been texting my mum tonight after not doing enough of that). I send my sympathies on your’s and Sandy’s loss but have to admit to being pleased that you are still able to join us in New Zealand in our spring. May the coming weeks bring you some peace.

By: Margaret Conroy

Margaret Conroy — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 21:27:30 +0000

I’m so sorry for your loss, Karen. I feel compelled to say thank you as well for your reflective post. I suspect you have more supportive followers “out there” than you’ll ever know!

By: Marie

Marie — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 15:46:45 +0000

Thank you for this post. It propels me to try harder to see my family this end of June. I am sorry for your loss.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Sun, 17 Jun 2012 21:41:41 +0000

How eerie it is that your situation parallel-echoed mine these last few months right down to the wake-up call, and although my resolutions (the Munkifesto) aren’t as well-fleshed out as yours (yet) as my (beloved)spouse is still wandering in the land of “Why do you need to write more when you already post so much on Facebook?” the writing so to speak is on the wall. There are things that belong to the here and now which must be heeded before they pass on and are then with us always if only as a memory and regret. Thank you for articulating that so well and for confirming what I have been stumbling towards.