Today 50 years ago, I was born. I was a few weeks early and my mom thought she had indigestion, until her water broke. I believe from the day and hour in which I was born, until the various dates of my parent’s deaths that I was loved. My dad wasn’t there for my birth but he was always there for my life. Birthdays were always special and involved a chocolate marble cake with the most delicious chocolate icing created by his hands. It is from my parents that I learned to love books and reading. Our house was always filled with all types of books novels, non-fiction, magazines, comic books, newspapers, if it had words we read it…and hoarded it.
Due to the genetic love of books it is no surprise where I came to write this blog today. I sit in one of my favorite places. The United States Library of Congress, specifically in the Main Reading Room. I have had a library research/reader card for a few years now but it still felt magical to walk through the researchers only and accessed limited hallway. Taking the reserved elevator and entering into the beautiful and majestic space that is the center of the universe of all U.S. libraries still gives me tingles.
Yes, I know most people want to spend their 50th birthday on an island or far away destination; however, I chose my nation’s capital city for this blessed day and week. And purposely this space to write this blog post. Washington, DC is a pivotal place for democracy even though lately there has been a stale mate among political parties. However, I believe democracy is the better form of government.
Those who’ve followed my blog know that I support the Democratic Parties Presumptive Presidential nominee, Hillary Clinton. Today the FBI advised that there were no findings to indicate malice or ill intent regarding to deleted or missing emails. This translates to know recommendation of criminal charges by the FBI to the U.S. Justice Department. I never thought there would be anything found. It is frustrating to see all the rocks that have been thrown toward former Secretary Clinton. My belief is that strong women and ironically even those who stand by their spouses still are given grief. I am not going to go into why I support her…you can read that on my blog “Why I Support Hillary Clinton for President”. My reasons have not changed.
Now, I know why not talk about something other than government? Well being born the day after the nations 190th birthday, I get giddy about government and democracy. Oh yes and fireworks as well as good ribs and family cookouts. Yesterday there were cloudy fireworks but awesome cannon sounds. My husband and I attended “A Capitol Fourth” produced and aired live by PBS. Well interestingly the fireworks broadcast were not those we witnessed. This was a big slight on PBS for omitting this information and not being upfront. Still I saw many amazing entertainers including Smokey Robinson, Yolanda Adams, and Kenny Loggins.
Looping back, I am sitting in the Library of Congress because I love libraries. They are filled with so much knowledge and information ready for you to find and read. I know if I lived in the DC area this would be my primary place to write and study. I plan to return during this week but today the 50th anniversary of my birth, I had to come to this place. I can close my eyes and smell the scent and hear the crinkle of books at my childhood library. Fredrick Douglass Chicago Public Library in North Lawndale community is where I received my first library card. I don’t know where the card is today but the memories are still within me. And my love for libraries is even stronger.
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