Marilyn's Place

MLA

noreply@blogger.com (MarilynC) — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 18:37:00 +0000

Library Kitty traveled to MLA with Literary Kitty but hasn't come home yet. I guess she even got her picture taken a couple of times and you might be able to see those on Literary Kitty's blog. Hopefully, it will be soon as I'm anxious to see them. Five minutes ago it was snowing so hard you could hardly see across the street. Now the sun is shining but still looks COLD. Brrrrr, I wonder where our spring has gone? "Spring iz sprung, the grass iz rize, I wonder where the birdies iz"? (I have no idea were I learned that as a little kid). There must have been a dozen robins in my back yard right next to the patio yesterday, so spring has to be somewhere around!

Catch ya'all later......

I'mmmmmmmBaaaaack!

noreply@blogger.com (MarilynC) — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 22:39:00 +0000

I'm trying to post my Avatar alter ego, but I'm going to need our A-1 Best Techno's help. I have her created, just can't plant her on my blog. Later........

And who should appear but Literary Kitty, who helped me get Camar, my Avatar Alter Ego onto my blog. She was a very helpful Kitty, and brought Library Kitty home.

I have had a lot of fun with this Lesson 2.0, especially checking out my coworkers blogs and laughing with them on the funny things we've found. I think I've enjoyed playing with Fliker and the Generators, plus I still enjoy checking out YouTube!

Thank you for the opportunity to take part in this new and fun experience! Until next time,

Au revoir

Already??

noreply@blogger.com (MarilynC) — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 00:13:00 +0000

Well, I think I'm at Lesson 10. This was interesting but lots of fun when I had time to play with it. I really had fun in the Generator, Youtube, creating new posts, and reading my coworkers blogs. I would like to keep up with this if I can AND if I can remember how to create some of these tools. I might go back over my blog and see if there is something fun I can add. I like what you Gals said about "this not being the end of a learning journey together, but rather it's just the start of something amazing...

Wikis

noreply@blogger.com (MarilynC) — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 19:23:00 +0000

Geez, just about got myself into trouble. I was working on Lesson 9, checking out the sites recommended, clicked on one titled 'funny sayings'. It wanted me to download a bunch of media stuff, I cancelled, it wouldn't let me out, kept going in circles, and finally I asked Stef for help and she (once again) saved my bacon.

But before that all happened, I was doing pretty good, checking out different sites that were recommended. I checked out the Wyoming Authors wiki (I was born & raised in Wyoming); I checked out the Montana Librarians "how to write children's books", and did a tour of Wikis. As soon as I can think of something our library could do to use a wiki site, I'll add it to this post.

So, for now......................Ciao

Bookmarking & Tagging

noreply@blogger.com (MarilynC) — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 17:13:00 +0000

Wow! I feel like I'm weeks behind but actually I'm only behind one week. I've been learning about the tagging and bookmarking on delicious (?) and have set the buttons on my computer so I can keep things handy, like fliker, utube, friend's blogs, podcast sites (tho I won't be using that one much) and other new sites when I come across them. Most of my work-related bookmarks are on Windows 'favorites' already. Anyway, this has been very interesting and I feel I've learned alot of new things doing Library 2.0.

Cheers!

Catchin' Up!

noreply@blogger.com (MarilynC) — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 17:51:00 +0000

I was out all last week with a travelin' bug and have only been in 3 days this week. I'm doing my Youtube lesson and it's very interesting.

It's taken me a while and finally had to ask for help from our "O Great Techie" to attach a video. There are all kinds of cute videos about kittens and cats and these guys are really fun. Another interesting video was titled PAPIROFLEXIA (Spanish for Origami - so it says).

I also like the funny commercials, Karen's "Hank" and Kim's video on the Librarian's song. I could spend alot of time browsing-about Youtube. I was trying to paste a picture, but have run out of time. It's back to work,

So, until next lesson..............Adios

PODCASTS

noreply@blogger.com (MarilynC) — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 00:09:00 +0000

Podcasting must be fun for some people, young and old alike. I sorta understand the concept, but not much more than sorta. I listened to the Beginner's Guide to Podcasting: Part 1-A Consumers Guide, and I understand you can download music, talks, etc. I have added the URL below to my feeds and will try to add a couple more. I have a speaker on my computer (both at work and) at home so I will be able to listen to these podcasts. However, I do not plan to purchase an Ipod anytime soon.

http://podcast.com/
http://podcastalley.com/

Miss Fortune (that's me!)

noreply@blogger.com (MarilynC) — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 15:51:00 +0000

This is so much fun.......thanks, girls!!

My Fortune Cookie told me:
A few hours grace before the madness begins again.
Get a cookie from Miss Fortune

MY, AREN'T WE THE ROYAL BUNCH....

noreply@blogger.com (MarilynC) — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 15:46:00 +0000

No need to bow, a simple curtsy will do!

My Peculiar Aristocratic Title is:
Grand Duchess Marilyn the Dissolute of Deepest Throcking
Get your Peculiar Aristocratic Title

WHATEVER THAT MEANS!

My generated image (for part of #5)

noreply@blogger.com (MarilynC) — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 02:29:00 +0000

I was hoping these lessons would get easier, but, it's taking longer, and getting a little more frustrating!! This image is from "TickerFactory.com" which is one of the image generators, so I guess this is what we're supposed to be doing and I see more assignments....so until I find more time for the others, Ta!

Flickr Map

noreply@blogger.com (MarilynC) — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 02:09:00 +0000

I have created a map with my hometown photos but am still trying to figure out how to post it to my blog. When my co-workers aren't so busy, I will ask for help in trying to do that. I'm going to try another generator when I have time. I'm losing my touch and my memory; they don't seem to want to copy and paste today. This may be it for Lesson 5.

Thanks to our ever helpful CT Superhero, Brett got me on the right track and I was able to post my map. Many thanks, MR. B!!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/23200363@N02/map/

And away we go............

noreply@blogger.com (MarilynC) — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 21:39:00 +0000

This is the trading card I created for Flickr. I took the picture off the Flickr website and thought I'd just let you in on a little more about myself. When I was growing up this was a real western town, except we didn't have hitching posts that I can remember. There were rodeos every night during the summer, a huge 4th of July Celebration which lasted about a week, very little to no crime at all, all kinds of outdoor activities for kids (no TV yet), and we knew all our neighbors. I hope to be able to return there this summer for a family reunion. I haven't been back for 15 years. I'm sure many, many things will have changed in that time.

This photo was taken by icountryman on flickr.com

Flickr project

noreply@blogger.com (MarilynC) — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 19:24:00 +0000

I'm trying to conquer this Flickr assignment and I'll do it by jigger. My daughter and I had an opportunity to visit the Magnolia Plantation in April of 2006 while visiting family in Charleston. It was a wonderful trip - we had so much fun I want to do it again! The Plantation was magnificient and the only disappointment was that the Magnolias were not yet in bloom. We saw 'gators, turtles and many varieties of tropical birds. One of these was a species that swam with it's body under water and only it's head and beak were above water. They told us it looked like a snake when swimming. We were shown the slaves quarters, very bare and at a distance from the planation house. We had a great tour of the plantation house, also, and it had a lovely art gallery and gift shop. Gotta love those gift shops!!

Azaleas & Live Oak picture was taken by lehongwang found on flickr.com

Plantation House was taken by danamdefebbo and found on flickr.com

noreply@blogger.com (MarilynC) — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 21:17:00 +0000

Here it is!!! My family and I on the Smith River, Memorial weekend, 2007. This was my 2nd float down the Smith and it was just as fun and exciting as the 1st. We saw more wildlife the year before, but there's always ducks & geese & thousands of other birds.

Lesson 3, fini

noreply@blogger.com (MarilynC) — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 22:30:00 +0000

Gosh, I have 8 feeds, 5 of which are other's blogs, 1 cnn, 1 boing boing, and 1... (shish, having a senior moment here)! Anyway, once I got the hang of it, it was pretty cool. I like posting to other blogs, too. I hope the next lessons go smoothly..........

Yipee!

noreply@blogger.com (MarilynC) — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 18:26:00 +0000

I finally learned to do the RSS feeds and have 7 (I think) on my blogline. Now to learn how to add some of the blogs from our class to it. What a kick!

7 1/2 Habits

noreply@blogger.com (MarilynC) — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 15:51:00 +0000

Seems like I've spent a life time learning - a lot of hard knocks on the way, however, I'm in the beginning of another time of learning - on my own again and loving it! The end for me will be retirement someday and am looking forward to and trying to prepare for it. However, I'm going to enjoy working as long as necessary.

No one can learn for us and if we don't step up to the plate, we're going to end up like a lot of folks: nothing to do and nowhere to go. I've had many challenges in my life, and how boring life would be without them. I think these challenges help to build confidence in yourself so you can feel confident to meet even more (challenges). UGH!

I'm not sure about the use of a learning toolbox. I'll have to find out what that is first. Everyone around me teaches and mentors me. Isn't that great?

Ok, now do I get to play???

Hello!

noreply@blogger.com (MarilynC) — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 23:36:00 +0000

I have just created my personal blog and am learning all kinds of new things. It's a little scary but fun and I know that in a few days, it will be much easier. I'm hoping I'll be able to blog (?) with you! Ta, for now....