
The idea that libraries offer no value beyond book rentals and free WiFi is ludicrous. Public libraries are community-building, neighborhood-revitalizing, democracy-promoting, history-preserving, literature-loving, art-appreciating, resource-providing, artist-supporting, discourse-sparking strongholds.
… as it makes it easier to face the next challenge, and the next, and to inspire goodness in others. Learning to embrace this cycle, to accept setbacks with peace and purpose rather than grief, is one of the most painful (and ultimately necessary) lessons to be found in The Last Jedi. I didn’t want this movie. I didn’t want it even after I saw it. But I loved it.