Something Amazing This Way Comes

By some typing without thumbs, something amazing this way comes. I just downloaded the Bradbury classic Something Wicked This Way Comes using Maryland's Digital E-Library and the Overdrive Media Console. Like every library visit, I reserved a few and downloaded the rest. Quelle Fahrenheit 451. I really do like to be read to. I love having books at my fingertips.

Another Opening Another Zoho Show

If you are looking for a new way to do a computer generated presentation, Zoho Show could be just your ticket.You can access, import and edit from anywhere. You can load existing powerpoint prensentations or open office presentations. You can embed a presentation in you blog or website.This site gives the presenter complete control because of remote access.

To The Kindnesses of Co-Workers Thank You

When I entered the Information Highway for Maryland 23, I knew this would be an adventure. I've encountered roadblocks, potholes, and a few detours. But when all the elements for learning were in place, it was a beautiful ride. I've helped people along the way and to paraphrase Tennessee Williams, "I've depended on the kindnesses of co-workers." All in all, I wouldn't have missed this trip for the world.I entered this thank you note in the pb wiki sand box and now on my blog. Or to rephrase George M. Cohan..."My blog thanks you and I thank you. :)

In Search Of My Musical Soul

I played with the 2.0 awards lists today and I liked it. I found out I could mix drinks with cocktail builder.com, write hardback books with Lulu, make and share maps with Wayfaring but the site I loved best was Pandora. I went there, opened that website and discovered my musical soul. I created different radio stations to match my favorite performers and had a great time.

I Dream of a Library That Has Never Been and Say,"Why Not?"

I often say, "This is a great time to be a librarian!" Our access to information is cybersonic. We've come a long way from stained glass for learning. And Yet I want more. The Library has to be a gateway to information for our public. Our websites have to be top notch because patron accessability is everywhere. If our public needs information, I want the library and it webpages to be the first place they want to go. In reading the articles about library 2.0, I like the thought of removing our patron's barriers to information. I do not wish to smash my boat into the icebergs of outdated collections when I can use my computer to inform. In olden times I would have been called a traitor for such thoughts. We are farther down the information highway than I would ever have thought at the beginning.

My Circle of Friends Got Smaller

Agatha Christie once wrote, "You'll know when you're old when there's noone around who remembers when you were young." I lost another of those friends last week. I've known Kay Bates since I started at BCPL in 1979. What a friend. We acted together in BCPL skits and laughed together over life's lighter moments. I remember the first time she gave me directions to her house in Towson. You just turn by the Amy J. She made the sound of the letter J when she told me. She then went on to tell me how the o and the y in the Amy Joy doughnut sign had burned out. I shall miss my friend with the quick wit, and her bigger heart, her Scottish ways and the Staff Day skits where she asked for The Joy of Sex year after year.

Amanda's New Hairdo

This, if you didn't know, is my lovely daughter Amanda. A picture is worth a thousand words.

Henry D. Thoreau - Walden Pond

I've shown you pictures and now here's the streaming video.Watch it and meditate.

Sneaks Snacks

Here I am at Woods Brothers in Plymouth Ma I love clam strips and reading.

The Results Are In This is My Movie

According to the Movie Quiz I took on someone's blog, Schindler's List is most compatible with my personality. The irony of this result lies in the fact that I have never seen this movie because I am afraid I would cry myself to death. Maybe I will finally be brave and watch this film. Wish me luck.