The OW Factor

@theowfac
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Ramblings on life, faith, and career
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The OW Factor6h ago

Don’t wait

#AcademicLibraries
#Discouragement
#Dysfunction
#Encouragement
#LowMorale
#ToxicWorkplaces

https://theowfactor.org/2026/05/22/dont-wait/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

Don’t wait

Yesterday, someone thanked me for my expertise in a particular area of library work, and told me they were worried about what would happen when I’m gone. It was the first time I’d ever been complem…

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The OW Factor2d ago

Rumpled and bleary-eyed

#AcademicLibraries
#Commuting
#Dreams
#Dysfunction
#Encouragement
#Fatigue
#HigherEducation
#JobRetention
#LowMorale
#Mood
#PhysicalHealth
#Stress
#Teaching
#ToxicWorkplaces
#Walks

https://theowfactor.org/2026/05/20/rumpled-and-bleary-eyed/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

Rumpled and bleary-eyed

Today hasn’t started well. I got up around 3 a.m. and am rumpled and bleary-eyed in both appearance and mood as a result. I find it hard to think clearly about anything, let alone the many things I…

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The OW Factor3d ago

Who knew?

#Belief
#PhysicalHealth
#Quotes
#Walks

https://theowfactor.org/2026/05/19/who-knew/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

Who knew?

Who knew how important it is to wear the right shoes for a walk? I didn’t. But I think my wife is right that the aches and pains, unusually strong, that I’ve had since my Sunday afternoon walk are …

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The OW Factor4d ago

Air conditioning season

#Weather
#PhysicalHealth
#Walks
#AcademicLibraries
#Food
#HigherEducation

https://theowfactor.org/2026/05/18/air-conditioning-season/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

Air conditioning season

Summer, or more generally, hot weather, has arrived. This is air conditioning season. Forget the traditional four seasons; there really are only three of them: central heating season, open windows …

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The OW Factor5d ago

Some favorite bird photos

https://theowfactor.org/2025/06/22/some-favorite-bird-photos/

#BirdPhotograohy
#BirdsOfMastodon
#NaturePhotography

The OW Factor6d ago

Beauty as an antidote

#Beauty
#Flowers
#NaturePhotography
#Photos

https://theowfactor.org/2026/05/16/beauty-as-an-antidote/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

The OW FactorMay 15

Rage and resignation

#Belief
#Hope
#Resilience
#Family
#PoliticalDiscontent
#MentalHealth
#PhysicalHealth
#Dysfunction
#LowMorale
#WellBeing
#Fatigue
#Discouragement
#DoomScrolling

https://theowfactor.org/2026/05/15/rage-and-resignation/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

Rage and resignation

Do you ever feel like life swings between rage and resignation? That’s how it frequently feels to me, especially given the awful people in power, the very real injustices that they perpetrate, and …

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The OW FactorMay 12

In the morning

#Belief
#Family
#Hymns
#MentalHealth
#PhysicalHealth
#Prayer
#Quotes

https://theowfactor.org/2026/05/12/in-the-morning/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

The OW FactorMay 11

A humdinger of a day

#Family
#HigherEducation
#Mothers
#Weather

https://theowfactor.org/2026/05/11/a-humdinger-of-a-day/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

A humdinger of a day

Yesterday was a humdinger of a day. Of course, here in the U.S., we celebrated Mother’s Day. That is a big deal on its own, but it was also combined with our youngest’s graduation, summa cum laude,…

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The OW FactorMay 9

Weird dreams and writing

#Family
#Writing
#Dreams
#Blogging

https://theowfactor.org/2026/05/09/weird-dreams-and-writing/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social