This is so wholesomely lovely and I'm glad you had a girl who did that with you. As baby queers, we only need one other person out there to connect with, to know that we're not alone.
I love this story, Robin. The sweetness of it makes my heart happy. That libraries are so many things for so many people, so welcoming to all, is exactly why I love them and this seed pod!
The sweetness of the memory sustains me, too. It's nice sometimes to capture the moments and not let anything else intrude upon their solemn beauty. Libraries make that possible.
Such a beautiful memory, Robin. From being a real go-getter in the awkwardness category (ha!) to sharing so freely and vulnerably your work here with us, thank you!
I love this very personal story and why libraries are also a study in love and freedom. Vital, vital spaces, knowledge acquisition about oneself and others, support, romance, opening of books, minds and hearts. Love it.
Such a lovely way to think about the library as a safe, hospitable space!
I think that's what libraries are to so many of us.
This is the sweetest and the most tender ❤️ It really reminded me of those super shy first teenage crushes.
That's exactly what it was. I was such a smitten dork.
That is too adorable 🥰
Adorable! What a beautiful story.
Aww, the sweetest library story ever! 📚 🥰
Thanks for sharing this Robin! I hadn't connected my love of libraries (and books) to the fact they feel like safe spaces.
This is so wholesomely lovely and I'm glad you had a girl who did that with you. As baby queers, we only need one other person out there to connect with, to know that we're not alone.
So true. Just one connection is all it takes to open the world to us.
So so lovely, dear Robin! 🩷🩵🤍
Aww, I love this story. So beautiful. Thanks for sharing!
I love this story, Robin. The sweetness of it makes my heart happy. That libraries are so many things for so many people, so welcoming to all, is exactly why I love them and this seed pod!
The sweetness of the memory sustains me, too. It's nice sometimes to capture the moments and not let anything else intrude upon their solemn beauty. Libraries make that possible.
❤️ I do so love libraries!
Such a beautiful memory, Robin. From being a real go-getter in the awkwardness category (ha!) to sharing so freely and vulnerably your work here with us, thank you!
I think all the awkward kids turned out to be pretty cool.
I bet they did!
I love this very personal story and why libraries are also a study in love and freedom. Vital, vital spaces, knowledge acquisition about oneself and others, support, romance, opening of books, minds and hearts. Love it.
This is such a sweet, life-affirming story! Thank you so much for allowing the rest of us to feel the joy of it.
I’ve been a library geek pretty much since age 5. Libraries have provided safe spaces for everyone, which makes me love them even more.
I remember seeing Ace Ventura and being so appalled by the ending. Whatever enjoyment I had found in it was instantly neutralized.
Yes to library geekery!
And boo to transphobic movies that are a waste of time anyway.