God...I miss my Dad...
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Tim “Theophilus” Johnson BA MA MATS BSI
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Pilgrim. Curator. Sherlockian. Railroad buff. Angler. Anything outdoors. Minneapolis via Denver & Chicago. Any opinions my own, not my employer. he/him
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Staffing shortages are creating a food desert on this side of campus. Not great for those suffering food insecurity. We've created a food shelf for students working in our library.
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Don't forget Thursday evening's virtual gathering at SubText w/ author Larry Millett & his last Holmes in Minnesota novel, featuring Shadwell Rafferty, published by . I always enjoy my time w/ Larry & his work. I hope you'll join us!
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Working our front desk until noon. Not a regular duty for me, but I'm happy to fill in for an unexpected absence. Now...if I can just remember all the steps for checking in new researchers...🤣
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A little blurry but what a sight hitting the Iowa-Minnesota state line northbound last night at sunset. Another hour and 45 minutes brought us home.
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Back in the office after 14 hours on the road yesterday. A little bleary-eyed. It was nice to see the Colorado mountains, & campus, and spend some quality time w/ the newest grandson (and his parents). Thank goodness for coffee...
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I hope you'll join Larry Millett and me for an evening of celebrating the life & times of Shadwell Rafferty, this Thursday online:
I’m looking forward to this time together. Mr Holmes is alive and well! #SherlockHolmes
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Just posted to the FABS website: fabsocieties.org/event/timothy-
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I still miss them both, and always will. But now there’s hope for a joyful reunion. It is one of those profound mysteries of faith, one I’ve carried for a long time but never fully understood. Thank you for helping a miracle to happen this Easter season.
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One of the miracles of Easter this year for me is that it shattered the grief I’ve carried with the loss of my Dad and uncle in 2020 and replaced it with a hope in the resurrection. My Dad, a pastor, knew this well. It just took a little longer for it to sink in with his son.
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Χριστός ἀνέστη! Christos anesti!
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A little time with my grandson at a very relaxing and colorful place…
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I came late to this morning's "History Matters (...and so does coffee!)" episode w/ , but by the end of the "Afterparty" I wanted to give folks a hug and offer "Namárië" in farewell...it is such a good community. And you are welcomed:
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Prepping and centering...
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Some have concentrated on US legislators who visited Russia & hung around Moscow on July 4, 2018. I'm not an expert but might I suggest a re-examination of who was present from the US at the 2007 Munich Security conference & their reactions to a certain speech given there?
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It is not difficult to imagine Mr Holmes & Dr Watson enjoying an afternoon tea here, should they have ever traveled to Denver…
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Hanging out at one of those “almost places.” Five years ago I interviewed here and was runner-up.
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Libraries have what some call “patrons.” The Masters™️ refers to their visitors/crowds as patrons. At The Masters™️ there are favorite & historic venues from which to watch the competition. So…what is your library’s equivalent of “Amen Corner?”
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A very nice piece on an extraordinary person—oh, and Mr Holmes, too!
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Not so "elementary," the collection of Sherlock Holmes memorabilia assembled by lifelong Holmes fan Glen Miranker includes rare editions, illustrations, and private notes from Holmes' creator, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. @Faith_Salie reports. cbsn.ws/3O2epsy
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“Brewed with pure Rocky Mountain spring water”
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Thank you & for this week's session of "History Matters (...and so does coffee!)" on John Adams & his precedent-setting work on the rule of law in defending British soldiers after the "Boston Massacre"--and that legacy today.
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“Facts are stubborn things.” John Adams via during a prerecorded presentation for this week’s “History Matters…” . Thank you for this reminder and of Adams’s commitment to the rule of law. A principled man worth reading & knowing.
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High winds and beastly mileage…
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On the road…animal food inedible for humans or inedible animal food?
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A little domestic beauty. My green-thumbed wife has ten orchids flowering inside at the moment.
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Another visit to Fort Snelling and another goodbye to a dear friend…it feels like December 2020 and September/October 2021 all over again.
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The wind’s in the North, there’ll be new moon tonight
But we have no circle to dance in its sight
So light a torch, bring the bottle, and build the fire bright
The giant will rise with the moon…
We lost Stan Rogers nearly forty years ago; he was far too young.
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Sometimes as a curator you just need to take a timeout and spend a restorative moment in the vaults …
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Franklin’s speech is remarkable. Thank you for sharing this link to the text. Everyone should spend a few minutes to read it. #BenFranklinPBS
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For the full text of Franklin's speech to Constitution Convention #benfranklinpbs
avalon.law.yale.edu/18th_century/d
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Maybe not the most artistic rendering ever produced but after watching #BenFranklinPBS I now understand why I’ve hung on to this Avon aftershave container/bust of a great American patriot all these years. Thank you .
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Someone needs to slap KU up the side of their head…
KU is sleepwalking…
6:01 p.m. CST, today, 1968. Bend the knee and do honor to the man. And remember, always remember his name. Rest in power Dr. King.
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Quick registration question: Create a new account or use the Pathable one from last year? Just wondering since I'm having trouble getting in.
Let’s nominate Chef José Andrés and World Central Kitchen for the Nobel Peace Prize.
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