Most Archivists Don't Like Surprises. That's Why

Some People Help Thousands Of People Directly, Like Marie Curie Or Susan B. Anthony. Others Help Us By Inspiring Us, Like Amelia Earhart. But You Do Have To Help Someone.

As I Now Often Tell My Daughter Lila, No Matter What Stage Of Life You're In, When You Want Something - No Matter How Impossible It Seems - You Need To Fight For It. When You Believe In Something, Fight For It. And When You See Injustice, Fight Harder Than You've Ever Fought Before.

Every Life Has Forks In The Road. And Sometimes, The Tines Of That Fork Stab Deep.

I Played Little League For One Year. That Was It. Then My Mother Realized I Liked Books And Threatened My Father. I Owe Her Forever For That.

My Worst Moments As A Parent Have Been Much Like My Greatest Moments As A Parent: The Product Of Complete And Perfect Accident.