Seize the opportunity. I’ve heard that a time or two. When opportunity knocks, you better answer. Yep, I’ve heard that before too. What happens when you don’t jump on the opportunity when it knocks? It usually disappears. But if you are a believer you know that something else will come around that’s even better. I use this door as a symbol of opportunity showing up at my door. Sometimes I’m the one knocking, and sometimes I’m on the other side…
I am still attempting to wrap my mind around the #SuperTuesday results that’s occurred in 2016. The country is divided, and I’m baffled that people are not exercising their right to vote. I know it’s a choice for you to vote. I guess because I know my history I look at my right to vote as a privilege to do so. The right to vote was not always accessible to my community, and the road was quite tumultuous getting there….
Dreams can sometimes seem impossible. Or does it only seem impossible because everyone says that it is? As I stated before I’ve heard others attempt to downplay my hopes and dreams but also had to realize you’re not able to share your deepest thoughts with everyone. This morning I thought about Miss. Barbara Johns, a 16 year old girl from FarmVille, Virginia was the driving force behind the desegregation of the Moton School. The Moton School was apart of the…
I spent some wonderful summers in Richmond, VA as an intern. I learned a great deal, featured in the local newspaper and news station. It was truly an amazing experience. #SteeleThankful for it. I wanted to master the art of reading 19th Century manuscript before I departed my final summer in Virginia. It wasn’t until I came across primary documents with black borders that I became more intrigued. My good southern friends would refer to it as, “mourning” stationary/letter. What…
I can’t believe tomorrow is the last day of the challenge (insert sad face here). I chose to post everyday, and I’m happy about the outcome. Now, I’m ready to talk about “Choices.” You can choose your destiny. I’m sure you’ve heard that, over, and over, and over again. Our life’s journey is based upon the choices that we make. One choice can change the course of your life forever. Spending my summers in Virginia was a choice. I either…
Today, kicks off National Archives Month. October is full of awareness and I’m happy to be apart of it all. On Twitter you still have time to participate in #AskanArchivist where some of my fellow Archivist are answering questions live about their institution’s collections and exciting events for the month. Don’t miss it. Since it’s throwback Thursday I’m reminiscing about my time as an archives intern in Virginia! The three interns stuffed in the backseat exploring the beautiful world of…