Sunday, December 30, 2007

NetLibrary

Hi. I like NetLibrary a lot. I downloaded a book at home quite easily. The only thing is I didn't have time to listen to the whole book in one sitting and I couldn't figure out how to make it go to the place I last left off. I then forgot about my book, because I hate to admit it, but I often watch tv (gasp!) when I'm working on the computer. I think my checkout time expired and I have to see if I still remember my account login..sigh! But once I take care of this, I'll try again and see if I can figure out how to stop and start the online audio books!

Podcasts

Hi. It's been a while since I've blogged. So little time so much blogging to do. In any case, I tried podcasting and realized I've podcasted before. I didn't know ITunes were podcasts. I discovered ITunes on my computer at home and had fun listening to radio stations from other countries and states. I then discovered I could listen to old radio programs and have really enjoyed that. I liked podcast.net and found some old radio programs and someone in New Zealand talking about all the rain and science fiction. There were some recordings of different books that I tried, but I think they were recorded with a computerized book reader and the mechanical voice drove me batty! I liked looking at the info on how to do podcasts. I'm not sure what I'd say at this point, but it's great that everyone can have a forum to express him/herself.

Saturday, December 1, 2007

you tube and videos

Hi. I forgot to comment on You Tube..it seems pretty interesting. It's a nice way to share clips and to give someone a taste of an experience before they try something. It's kind of addictive, but I guess that isn't too surprising since tv and movies are fairly addictive. It's also a nice forum for posting ideas, hobbies, whatever. Can be pretty strange too it seems, but one person's strange is another person's normal.


This is a video that was sent to me. I have posted it, because I am inspired by its message.

Wednesday, November 28, 2007



I made this at www.pimpampum.net where you can add cartoons to photos. This is not my photo, but it is cute so I hope whoever created it doesn't mind. Sorry to those of you who aren't crazy about cats!


I'm learning about technology tools and gadgets and am impressed and overwhelmed by the creativity.

Playing with technology

Here is a cartoon that I made from someone's cute kitty photo (sorry to all of you who are not crazy about cats!).


Still waters run deep by Erin





I am learning about technology tools and gadgets. Finding photos by color is interesting. I'll have to see what else there is to offer and whether others' creativity inspires me to be creative as well.

Monday, October 29, 2007

Learning to Learn

Hi. I finally finished the 7 1/2 goals. I hadn't done it yet, because I kept thinking when do I have time to be at a computer where I can listen to the presentation..I forgot you don't have to have the sound on! So perhaps that means viewing problems as challenges is a difficulty for me, and then there's that whole confidence thing, sigh! I guess the things I do well are accepting responsibility, teaching, and playing. I am calling my blog "Work Your Quirk"..it's from a card created by an artist at the Interact Center (http://www.interactcenter.com/). It spoke to me because in my own life long learning journey I have discovered that everyone has "quirks" or disabilities or things that are different. It's all a matter of attitude, how you look at it, and how you make it "work for you". I think I definitely need to look at how to take advantage of new technologies for myself and my family. Thanks.