Weekend Coffee Share is a time for us to take a break out of our lives and enjoy some time catching up with friends (old and new)!
Grab a cup of coffee and share with us! What’s been going on in your life? What are your weekend plans? Is there a topic you’ve just been ruminating on that you want to talk about?
Nice to see you all again. There has been so much going on in the word, and trying to figure out what I can do in it all has been a challenge. So I’m continuing with my (not totally passive) work of spreading information when I can, helping to educate when I can, and continuing to cheer-lead those who are able to really be out there. One of the things I’ve been doing has been checking in on Twitter a bit and looking for BIPOC authors who I can help promote, and keeping an eye on Instagram for black weavers and fiber artists to support.
This is a new (to me) artist whose work I have found super amazing!
I’ve been drowning (a bit) in my summer coursework, but trying to get on top of that because Monday is the start of my new job and my library internship. I’m excited about both of them, but know it’s going to take some real focus to keep up on all my other work. Some things will likely be let go (Big Book Reading Challenge, I’ll see you another time), but some I’m going to hold to.
I think I can do this because I’ll be able to wrap some of my academic research reading into it! I’ve been enjoying the added challenge of seeking out BIPOC academic authors. I am also hoping to get some non-academic reading done on one of those days but… priorities.
What have you been up to this week? How are you holding up? Are you making sure to take time to take care of yourself as well?
I am finding my way on the meandering, twisting path of life, constantly surprised by what’s around the next bend. Working to embrace and face the challenges inherent with following your dreams, and writing the journey. A writer and dreamer, historian and theologian, academic and fantasy-world-creator, genealogist and gluten-free baker, crafter and reader, poet and life-long learner, MLIS student constantly questioning and occasionally irreverent.
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12 thoughts on “#WeekendCoffeeShare – And So It Begins”
I love finding new favorite artists and authors. It’s like a new world opens up. You are doing something important by spreading information.
I just worked my last day before the summer and start my 7 week long staycation now. I feel liberated. It’s been an intense spring.
Thank you for the Coffee and have a fabulous weekend ☺️
I’m currently trying to read How to be Less Stupid about Race by Crystal M Fleming.
My anti racism coach is Myisha T Hill she and four other women Co-wrote a book, Check Your Privilege Live Into the Work.
She also started the Check Your Privilege Lounge.
Thanks, Alli, for hosting the weekend coffee share and sharing your findings of artists and authors. Have a great week ahead with your job and internship!
I love finding new favorite artists and authors. It’s like a new world opens up. You are doing something important by spreading information.
I just worked my last day before the summer and start my 7 week long staycation now. I feel liberated. It’s been an intense spring.
Thank you for the Coffee and have a fabulous weekend ☺️
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Good luck in your ambitious ambitions. Lovely crochet piece.
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I’m currently trying to read How to be Less Stupid about Race by Crystal M Fleming.
My anti racism coach is Myisha T Hill she and four other women Co-wrote a book, Check Your Privilege Live Into the Work.
She also started the Check Your Privilege Lounge.
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Thanks, Alli, for hosting the weekend coffee share and sharing your findings of artists and authors. Have a great week ahead with your job and internship!
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