My first blog The organist librarian started in 2007 and we are now 2021. So there is a gap between the end of Dad's book and the other blog. The Holy Land pilgrimage is covered in a separate blog. The question is Why wr ite all this? From a practical pint of view I do need to get rid of a lot of paper in the study. So one thing's are recorded here I can chuck the paper. Also I can find things. My other reason is to pass on to my dear children and grandsons what I believe in. Dad certainly did that and I can we certain themes organs and church music, ordination of women (still not happening in Sydney diocese), orthodoxy and change, Family is very important and clearly my letters and emails were treasured especially in the later years.
I think much can be learned from disappointment as well as success. Life at the library was not always rosy. It took a long time to get promoted but once it happened I generally did well. The secret of this is to treat everybody the same from the cleaner to the boss. Always smile and be welcoming. Never bring work home. Learn to switch off life is too short! Enjoy hobbies. Don't be afraid to share belief. Always try to attend funerals. Ask staff about their families.
Make the most of one to one time especially with teenagers. E clear about limits. Be on time - essential in a library. Keep records up to date. Answer emails straight away but wait overnight if your reply is a difficult one. Res pec t privacy. What amuses you may not amuse the other person. Think of people in nappies especially if they are giving you grief. Say sorry and don't Le arguments fester overnight. Please and thank you. Be thankful every day for so many blessings.
I think much can be learned from disappointment as well as success. Life at the library was not always rosy. It took a long time to get promoted but once it happened I generally did well. The secret of this is to treat everybody the same from the cleaner to the boss. Always smile and be welcoming. Never bring work home. Learn to switch off life is too short! Enjoy hobbies. Don't be afraid to share belief. Always try to attend funerals. Ask staff about their families.
Make the most of one to one time especially with teenagers. E clear about limits. Be on time - essential in a library. Keep records up to date. Answer emails straight away but wait overnight if your reply is a difficult one. Res pec t privacy. What amuses you may not amuse the other person. Think of people in nappies especially if they are giving you grief. Say sorry and don't Le arguments fester overnight. Please and thank you. Be thankful every day for so many blessings.
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