I’m not usually one for resolutions, but 2010 has been a long year and I am looking forward to the New Year with unusual anticipation, and this is so timely for me. As we look forward to 2011 it is important for some reflection, so ask yourself as librarians, teachers, leaders, individuals:
How will you use your gifts? What choices will you make?
Will inertia be your guide, or will you follow your passions?
Will you follow dogma, or will you be original?
Will you choose a life of ease, or a life of service and adventure?
Will you wilt under criticism, or will you follow your convictions?
Will you bluff it out when you’re wrong, or will you apologize?
Will you guard your heart against rejection, or will you act when you fall in love?
Will you play it safe, or will you be a little bit swashbuckling?
When it’s tough, will you give up, or will you be relentless?
Will you be a cynic, or will you be a builder?
Will you be clever at the expense of others, or will you be kind?
Regardless of your feeling about Jeff Bezos or Amazon.com take the time to watch or read the commencement speech he gave at Princeton earlier this year.
Librarian by Day 
Love this!
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I was reading my NEA newsletter earlier today and read about how this teacher ran a road race to raise funds $$ for his classroom. His students cannot afford basics such as paper, pens, etc. I like that, and want to raise money the next time I run a road race. I’m just not sure how to go about it, but I’ll figure it out.
Thank you for your post.
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sounds like a very admirable goal! Good luck!
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