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Thursday, August 20, 2015

Blowing In The Wind-Changes

Dear Readers:

I actually started this blog back in October of 2008 with a single short post.  Professional duties shifted and it was almost two years later before I began to blog in earnest in August of 2010.  I worked my way through an online program called School Library Learning 2.0.

Through my posts explaining websites and online tools, book recommendations, cover reveals and professional news gleaned from Twitter, I found my professional and personal connections growing with like-minded people.  With every exchange, virtually or face to face, my passion, my lifelong dedication to service in the field of library science, expanded.  Over the weeks, months and years I have felt myself improve as a writer, especially in expressing why a certain author, illustrator and their work needs to be shared with others.

We are living in a time when there is an abundance of wonderful books being written, illustrated and published.  It has become an important part of my life to write these posts for you.  It feels as though a day is not quite whole unless I talk about books, authors or illustrators at Librarian's Quest.

With that being said, over the next several weeks my blog posts will not be as regular.  Xena and I are going on a new adventure.  A dream decades in the making and further fueled by Kirby Larson's Hattie Big Sky is about to be realized.  Nothing will be certain until late September but excitement is brewing.  I hope all of you will be patient with my intermittent posting.  I will also be a less frequent visitor on social media but I will be back as soon as I can to talk about all good things in the world of children's literature.

I wish you all the best each and every day,
xxoo Margie

 

22 comments:

  1. Eek! I can't wait to hear more! I love adventures. Love to you both! :->

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    1. I will keep you posted Teresa. I know we've talked about this before. Thank you for the love. Sending it right back to you and your family.

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  2. How exciting! While I'll miss your posts, I'm so happy about the adventure before you & Xena. Can't wait to hear all about it when you both get back!

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    1. We are pretty excited too Becky. Thank you for your well wishes of happiness. Today is going to be a fun day. I will keep everyone posted as I am able.

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  3. With you in spirit, Margie & Xena, and wishing you a wonderful adventure. I will miss you more than you know!!! XO

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    1. It's a great feeling to know people are with you in spirit. Xena and I are ready for this adventure. I will miss you too. xo

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  4. Safe travels, Margie and Xena! Picturing a bandana tied to the end of a stick and wishing you a wonderful journey, both physical and mental!

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    1. Thank you Madelyn. I like the picture of the bandana tied to the end of a stick. We are pioneers. Your well wishes are sincerely appreciated.

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  5. Margie, enjoy your time with Xena. We'll be here when you return. :)

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    1. Xena is one of the best companions there is when it comes to adventure. Thank you Kristin.

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  6. Just want to wish you the very best of luck on your new adventure to come, Margie! So happy that Xena will be by your side every step of the way!

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    1. Thank you Salina. We will take all the good luck we can. It wouldn't be the same without my sweet Xena.

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  7. I will miss you, Margie, but will keep a look out for when you pop up. I am intrigued and excited for you and Xena on your next step. Please know, in the meantime, how much we all appreciate your contributions to kidlit!! Oh, and what better inspiration could there be than Kirby's HATTIE?! :) Onward!!! xo

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    1. I will miss being here Elizabeth. I am so glad to know you will keep a look out for me. Your kind words fill my heart with happiness. Yes, Hattie is an inspiration. Onward it is. xo

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  8. Wow, this sounds intriguing and exciting! I wish you all the best in the next adventure!

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    1. It's a big adventure Kate but a dream come true too. Thank you!

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  9. This sounds so exciting! Best of luck and enjoy your adventure! With Hattie as your inspiration it is sure to be fantastic!

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    1. It is exciting Heather. If Hattie can do it, we can too. Thank you.

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  10. Well, if you're excited about this, it must be a good thing. I think you and I might have had a conversation about something like this. So, I wish you and Xena well on your grand adventure. "A dream decades in the making" sounds wonderful!

    I will miss your thoughts on books, but am glad to hear your not giving them up altogether.

    Can't wait to hear more about it!

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    1. I think it's a very good thing Allison. Thank you for your well wishes. I'll be back to talk about books as soon as I can on a regular basis but will pop in from time to time until then. I'll be happy to share our adventure soon.

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  11. Oh wow, how exciting! Your blog posts and well wishes on Twitter will be missed by so many of us. I'm pretty sure I've said like 100 times that you are the politest person on social media there is. Your tweets always put a smile on my face. Have a grand adventure! Can't wait to hear about it!

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    1. It is exciting Beth! So far it's been challenging too. Thank you for your kind words. I'll be happy to share the adventure with all of you.xxoo

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