Whitney's going to Princeton!

July 9, 2014 • Posted in book tour, guide dogs, travel, Uncategorized, visiting libraries by
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Whitney, upon graduation from The Seeing Eye.

She graduated from a great school, scored well on her tests, and she participates in a whole bunch of extra-curricular activities. And so, it should come as no surprise to you that tomorrow morning the genius Whitney leaves for Princeton.Princeton Illinois, that is. Whitney and I will be boarding the Carl Sandburg Amtrak train early tomorrow morning and heading to Princeton to give a presentation at the Princeton Public Library:

July 10 (Thursday) 10:30 a.m.
Princeton Public Library
PAWS to Read Program: Whitney and Beth: Safe and Sound
698 E. Peru St.
Princeton, Illinois
www.princetonpl.org/

Princeton is a small (population 7,700) town 100 miles southwest of Chicago, and it has a rich history: before the Civil War, it was a stop on the Underground Railroad. Youth Services Librarian Paula Morrow will meet us on the train platform (“It’s a small station,” she told me) and treat us to coffee at the Four and Twenty Diner before we head to the library.

Whitney and I are both looking forward to this break from the city and our chance to meet the fine folks in Princeton. Check out the blog next week, I have a feeling I’ll have stories (and pictures) to share.

Nancy Lerman On July 9, 2014 at 10:27 am

I’m sure Whit will ace Princeton, and so will you Beth! Happy travels to both of you.

bethfinke On July 9, 2014 at 10:31 am

First test: waking up early enough to catch the 7:30 a.m. train out of Union Station.

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Nancy Lerman On July 9, 2014 at 1:32 pm

Promise Whit a big tummy rub and I am sure she’ll wake you up with plenty of time to catch the train.

glivingston On July 9, 2014 at 1:14 pm

That sounds like a perfect get away for you both! Enjoy.

Maria Bohrer On July 9, 2014 at 3:16 pm

This is wonderful, Beth!  Enjoy!  Can’t wait to read your post.   Fondly, Maria LaPlaca Bohrer

     

bethfinke On July 10, 2014 at 5:58 am

Thanks, Maria. If only it were Princeton in NJ, though — then Whit & I could have made a sidetrip to visit you all on Long Island!

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Monna Ray On July 9, 2014 at 9:03 pm

Whitney will wow them in Princeton.

There’s much ado about Roger’Ebert’s documentary. I’m not sure its what I need to see right now. But it is being acclaimed as a great documentary.

I hope the country proves restful for you and Whitney. You’ve been through quite a lot recently.

Love, Monna

bethfinke On July 10, 2014 at 6:00 am

Thanks, Monna. I think I know what you mean about the Roger Ebert documentary not being what you need to see right now, but hey, let’s finally get together quietly face-to-face sometime and talk about it –and so many other things! For now, though, off to Union Station…

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Peyton Keller On July 10, 2014 at 1:34 pm

Great News! Happy travelling! Peyton Randy Keller

bethfinke On July 11, 2014 at 8:54 am

Peyton, Great to hear from you. I miss you in class. Are you still writing?

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