I already had this set up from the class mentioned before. I'd actually forgotten all about it, and was going to do exactly what I'd thought about then on Blogspot.
I can see using this website to list the new books added to the library each month. Put a tag on them, do a brief review, mark the AR's for the kids, etc. Right now it's set up in the Librarian group, and would probably get out of that so there wouldn't be so much other stuff there.
Still lots to think about. I hope I should live long enough to get all these "thinks" in action.
http://www.librarything.com/home/WilyChipperwood
Saturday, December 27, 2008
#11 Technology
Technology is a nice word. For me, technology is a way of life. I was around when the "TEN KEY ADDER" was invented. Ah, what a wonder. Oh, and when they finally put MEMORY in a computer? The top of the line came with 4 meg, and we were told that would be enough to last us all our lives.
Let's see...television with a square screen, an electric toaster, percolator (we only had the old drip kind where you heat the water and put it in the top...a lot like what is used today??? oh progress what are ye?)..Kitchenaid mixer, teflon, 8 track tapes.
I'll never forget the first time I opened the box on a computer. NOTHING MOVED!!! and the guy said if something moved I reaaallly had a problem. (I've no idea what I expected, but THAT wasn't it.) And, writing all our own programs? Oh yeah, if you wanted to USE that box, you told it what to do.
(And then it told you NOTHING, and then you thought and thought until you figured out what you didn't tell it....lots of us talked about PADDED ROOMS back then.
Technology today? Cellphones, automobile engines, YouTube, 4 yr olds firing up the computer and doing it right.
My grandparents went from lanterns to light the center of the room to seeing a man on the moon. Technology?
In many ways, the only part of our lives that is clear of technology is our love and relationships with God, family and friends. Those still have to come completely from within us.
Let's see...television with a square screen, an electric toaster, percolator (we only had the old drip kind where you heat the water and put it in the top...a lot like what is used today??? oh progress what are ye?)..Kitchenaid mixer, teflon, 8 track tapes.
I'll never forget the first time I opened the box on a computer. NOTHING MOVED!!! and the guy said if something moved I reaaallly had a problem. (I've no idea what I expected, but THAT wasn't it.) And, writing all our own programs? Oh yeah, if you wanted to USE that box, you told it what to do.
(And then it told you NOTHING, and then you thought and thought until you figured out what you didn't tell it....lots of us talked about PADDED ROOMS back then.
Technology today? Cellphones, automobile engines, YouTube, 4 yr olds firing up the computer and doing it right.
My grandparents went from lanterns to light the center of the room to seeing a man on the moon. Technology?
In many ways, the only part of our lives that is clear of technology is our love and relationships with God, family and friends. Those still have to come completely from within us.
#8, 9, & 10
I already had an active Flickr account. Made this avatar as part of a lesson marathon Michael was teaching, so spiced it up a bit.
http://flickr.com/photos/8333456@N05/3142359429/in/photostream/
I actually use Flickr to put pictures on for my mother-in-law. These few that are on now stay as they are still getting some comments or flak, depending on their viewpoint. Anyway, she can see them easily, and I take them down after a while to keep it simple.
http://flickr.com/photos/8333456@N05/3142359429/in/photostream/
I actually use Flickr to put pictures on for my mother-in-law. These few that are on now stay as they are still getting some comments or flak, depending on their viewpoint. Anyway, she can see them easily, and I take them down after a while to keep it simple.
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Softball, Mary Kay Johnson's daughter, Thing #6 & #7 & porn
The softball tournament did NOT go well. I didn't get to go, and in retrospect, am glad. This is Chelsea's senior year, which Grandma isn't taking well. I've yet to figure out how 6 month old babies can be graduating from High School!!! Anyway, they cried and all that stuff and I'd have bellowed and more stuff. SSSOOOO.!!!
COMMENT sent:
deanne said...
Hello Ms. Genoa Public Library--I am Mary Kay Johnson's daughter and I work at one of the libraries in Lincoln. I was happy to see your blog following along with the 23 Things! I have lots of fond memories of using the Genoa library while growing up and I even still have my library card. Good luck in your 23 Things journey!
It is indeed a small world. Believe it or not, deanne's Mom owns and operates our town newspaper. She's really great about getting our information before the public. Gee, we even sometimes make it on the front page and ABOVE the fold. Good to see you, deanne.
On to Thing #6. As soon as this election is over and I start my "cold turkey" withdrawals, many of the entries on my Google Reader will be deleted. At this time, I'll add some more from NLC. I'd not call myself Election Obsessed, but definitely Election Dependent. Google Reader has saved much time in getting it all covered.
Thing #7. So, I put in "Quilt Galleries" in Google's Blog Search and one thing led to another, but I'm finally back. In light of my "after the election" project, this was necessary...yeah, right. Anyway, would someone please tell me how in the world one can input "Quilt Galleries" and on page #2 start finding porn sites? What pornful thing can you expect on a quilting site? (Not the quilt, folks, the site.) Well, you'll just have to imagine, 'cause I didn't go look.
Until later, Sharon
COMMENT sent:
deanne said...
Hello Ms. Genoa Public Library--I am Mary Kay Johnson's daughter and I work at one of the libraries in Lincoln. I was happy to see your blog following along with the 23 Things! I have lots of fond memories of using the Genoa library while growing up and I even still have my library card. Good luck in your 23 Things journey!
It is indeed a small world. Believe it or not, deanne's Mom owns and operates our town newspaper. She's really great about getting our information before the public. Gee, we even sometimes make it on the front page and ABOVE the fold. Good to see you, deanne.
On to Thing #6. As soon as this election is over and I start my "cold turkey" withdrawals, many of the entries on my Google Reader will be deleted. At this time, I'll add some more from NLC. I'd not call myself Election Obsessed, but definitely Election Dependent. Google Reader has saved much time in getting it all covered.
Thing #7. So, I put in "Quilt Galleries" in Google's Blog Search and one thing led to another, but I'm finally back. In light of my "after the election" project, this was necessary...yeah, right. Anyway, would someone please tell me how in the world one can input "Quilt Galleries" and on page #2 start finding porn sites? What pornful thing can you expect on a quilting site? (Not the quilt, folks, the site.) Well, you'll just have to imagine, 'cause I didn't go look.
Until later, Sharon
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Working ahead due to State Softball
I'm working ahead right now so I can get ahead (at work) so I can get away, thus causing me to be behind. Twin River School has qualified for State Tournaments, Class C something. Our granddaughter is lead pitcher, so really do just have to attend.
I'd go Thursday except:
If they don't let school out Thursday, then anyone who can take over for me will be teaching or subbing. My only other option is playing around in Vegas or being lead pitcher at the tournament.
I will go on Friday. They definitely will let school out that day. However, as you noticed for Thursday, everyone who can walk or crawl will be at State. "Other" will be back from Vegas, but she's a retired teacher (who NEVER subs) but will definitely attend the tournament.
Therefore, we're closing the library Friday since it'll be one of those "the last one out of town turn out the lights" deals.
Which learning tool shall I use? Hmmm, plan ahead?
I'd go Thursday except:
If they don't let school out Thursday, then anyone who can take over for me will be teaching or subbing. My only other option is playing around in Vegas or being lead pitcher at the tournament.
I will go on Friday. They definitely will let school out that day. However, as you noticed for Thursday, everyone who can walk or crawl will be at State. "Other" will be back from Vegas, but she's a retired teacher (who NEVER subs) but will definitely attend the tournament.
Therefore, we're closing the library Friday since it'll be one of those "the last one out of town turn out the lights" deals.
Which learning tool shall I use? Hmmm, plan ahead?
Hardest & easiest habit
My blog is going to be a two-parter. The first one makes "Beginning with the end in mind" difficult because essentially I have no say in the end result. I can only contribute.
The beginning....about 45 years ago I had an American history teacher who was able to make long ago today and the future predicated on today. She drilled into us two things:
1. It is impossible to have a free tomorrow without researching the past to enable tools today to have a positive change on tomorrow.
2. Americans must understand the successes and failures of yesterday, study the successes and failures of today, and utilize both if we want to live the future as free Americans.
The first part of my blog: The election
My tools:
1. Listen, research, and decide. Whichever party, vote for the best man.
2. Encourage others to vote. Either party, but don't allow us to "slide" into the next President. Remember: Failing to vote is a "yes" vote for the other party. YOUR vote counts.
3. Go vote.
The beginning....about 45 years ago I had an American history teacher who was able to make long ago today and the future predicated on today. She drilled into us two things:
1. It is impossible to have a free tomorrow without researching the past to enable tools today to have a positive change on tomorrow.
2. Americans must understand the successes and failures of yesterday, study the successes and failures of today, and utilize both if we want to live the future as free Americans.
The first part of my blog: The election
My tools:
1. Listen, research, and decide. Whichever party, vote for the best man.
2. Encourage others to vote. Either party, but don't allow us to "slide" into the next President. Remember: Failing to vote is a "yes" vote for the other party. YOUR vote counts.
3. Go vote.
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