I joined millions of Americans today in attending a protest. I wasn't paid, and neither were any of the roughly 5,000 people in Princeton with me. It was peaceful, occasionally joyful, and within our rights as Americans.

The NJLA Intellectual Freedom Subcommittee has a great line up of programs for the upcoming NJLA Conference. We hope you'll join us!

My favorite pics from today's Hands Off rally in Princeton, NJ. Democracy affords us the right to protest when we believe the government is wrong. Exercise that right while we still have it.

Apparently you can die for your country but still not be trusted to read about Martin Luther King or Jackie Robinson in the library at the US Naval Academy. Quote from NYT article published yesterday.

Today, I found a quilted heart hanging from a tree in Mercer County Park. What a lovely project. Finding my heart was a lift to my day. Thanks to the quilters who make and gift these hearts. Sometimes, we all need evidence of the kindness of strangers.

The Handmaid's Tale as historical fiction? A mistake or sly commentary?

An old (made new) chair joins my old (made new) desk. Restore and reuse. Old stuff is the best stuff!