This is my first blog post from my new computer! Yes, it was time to make the leap from my 2003 desktop ... I'm still in the (learning) process of moving things from the old to the new ... Did you know a CAT5 crossover cord is the cheapest cord to transfer information from computer to laptop? At least that's what I've heard. We'll see what happens when the item comes.
After trying to create a home sharing network and failing (my old computer needed to have Windows 7 which I was not willing to install), I hope this cord will expedite the process.
I debated about just uploading all my pictures to Shutterflly. However, Shutterfly doesn't give you the option to download pictures saved on the site back to your computer.
So many technology options ...
At any rate, I wanted to share this quote with you. It's my own when I was four years old. Thanks to mom for writing it down so long ago!
"Everybody is growing up. We are all in a story; Is it a real story?"
Showing posts with label my mother. Show all posts
Showing posts with label my mother. Show all posts
Saturday, October 8, 2011
Friday, December 18, 2009
Standing on My Mother's Shoulders
On the ride home from the hospital, Cole didn't say a word, nor did he respond to questions and comments my mother and I used to try to engage him. With lips pursed and eyes bright, this not-yet-three-year-old boy appeared to be in serious contemplation about leaving his mommy and daddy ... and the new baby sister.
I gave him a kiss on the cheek.
As my own father, mother, and I tried to determine which "expensive cuisine" menu items we would like from Taco Bell, Cole piped in that he didn't want a "soft OR hard ta-o." From this point on, I would describe him as inconsolable if it weren't for the leadership of my mother.
I've seen her comfort him on numerous "inconsolable" occasions and watched yet again her patience and love as she held him, explained to him, listened to his wants, and tried to distract him with his favorite topics and objects.
My mother's leadership has ultimately taught me to be compassionate ... to help others in need. Not only has her example shaped my communication in working with young human beings, but it has also influenced my life attitude ... my wanting to make a difference in the world.
I gave him a kiss on the cheek.
As my own father, mother, and I tried to determine which "expensive cuisine" menu items we would like from Taco Bell, Cole piped in that he didn't want a "soft OR hard ta-o." From this point on, I would describe him as inconsolable if it weren't for the leadership of my mother.
I've seen her comfort him on numerous "inconsolable" occasions and watched yet again her patience and love as she held him, explained to him, listened to his wants, and tried to distract him with his favorite topics and objects.
My mother's leadership has ultimately taught me to be compassionate ... to help others in need. Not only has her example shaped my communication in working with young human beings, but it has also influenced my life attitude ... my wanting to make a difference in the world.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
November Is New
This is a busy first week for a new month ...
This week's activities:
1. I have started my part-time position.
2. I have filled out paperwork to see if I am eligible for partial unemployment.
3. I have programs every day, up to 4 in one day!
4. I have started outreach programs from the Austintown branch.
5. The individuals selected to attend the Bill Morris Seminar will be contacted.
6. I will give a presentation on storytelling techniques and focus on kinds of stories for the preschool audience.
7. I need to think about the trips I want to take in 2010 and request the appropriate days off.
Thoughts on these activities:
1. Part-time for a short term may be a gift, but it is intimidating for the long term.
2. Check. (double entendre?)
3. Now that the week has started, I feel fine with this load. I am prepared. A fellow children's librarian's wisdom echoes in my head and reminds me that the librarian herself needs to have fun ...
4. Outreach went well today. I am becoming a better communicator but still have room to grow.
5. *fingers crossed*
6. Preparing for Friday's presentation is also preparing me for my potential presentation in March concerning learning (science) through storytelling. Not only have I found other resources that are passionate about this same idea, it has also given me the opportunity to re-discover the art of storytelling and set higher goals for myself.
[Hooray for an early birthday gift from mother ... membership in the National Storytelling Network!]
7. Now that I am on an ALSC Committee, I will need to attend Mid-Winter and Annual. I won't know if I will be able to do the OCTELA presentation until January ... On a personal note, I need to visit my relatives in Finland with my mother while she can still connect me to them.
This week's activities:
1. I have started my part-time position.
2. I have filled out paperwork to see if I am eligible for partial unemployment.
3. I have programs every day, up to 4 in one day!
4. I have started outreach programs from the Austintown branch.
5. The individuals selected to attend the Bill Morris Seminar will be contacted.
6. I will give a presentation on storytelling techniques and focus on kinds of stories for the preschool audience.
7. I need to think about the trips I want to take in 2010 and request the appropriate days off.
Thoughts on these activities:
1. Part-time for a short term may be a gift, but it is intimidating for the long term.
2. Check. (double entendre?)
3. Now that the week has started, I feel fine with this load. I am prepared. A fellow children's librarian's wisdom echoes in my head and reminds me that the librarian herself needs to have fun ...
4. Outreach went well today. I am becoming a better communicator but still have room to grow.
5. *fingers crossed*
6. Preparing for Friday's presentation is also preparing me for my potential presentation in March concerning learning (science) through storytelling. Not only have I found other resources that are passionate about this same idea, it has also given me the opportunity to re-discover the art of storytelling and set higher goals for myself.
[Hooray for an early birthday gift from mother ... membership in the National Storytelling Network!]
7. Now that I am on an ALSC Committee, I will need to attend Mid-Winter and Annual. I won't know if I will be able to do the OCTELA presentation until January ... On a personal note, I need to visit my relatives in Finland with my mother while she can still connect me to them.
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Learn to Change
Tonight I attended the premiere of Steel Valley: Meltdown, a documentary covering "Our History ... Our Choices ... Our Future" in Youngstown, Ohio. (Thank you, Mom, for being an avid Vindicator reader and informing me about it.)
Having taken classes like Urban Sociology and Cultural Landscapes at Youngstown State University, the history and choices were not unfamiliar to me. However, I had not been fully aware of nor had I fully explored a possible future economy in green technology and information.
Both of these topics made me think of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County -- the green buildings we have been willing and courageous to build and the information services we have adapted during 100 plus years of service in our community. Being a believer in libraries as community centers, my only disappointment in the film then was not seeing at least one shot of the downtown, Carnegie-built Main library.
The other idea and phrase in tonight's documentary that caught my attention was "... learn to change ..." Throughout the documentary, interviewees -- leaders like Mayor Williams and Congressman Ryan and academics like Professor Linkon -- talked about the changes that have taken place in the community and the need to adapt to these changes. Most importantly, Ryan referred to the idea that unforeseen changes are yet to come, so we need to learn how to be adaptable and not just adapt right now.
We need to learn how to change.
Defend Youngstown by supporting YOUR Library!
Having taken classes like Urban Sociology and Cultural Landscapes at Youngstown State University, the history and choices were not unfamiliar to me. However, I had not been fully aware of nor had I fully explored a possible future economy in green technology and information.
Both of these topics made me think of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County -- the green buildings we have been willing and courageous to build and the information services we have adapted during 100 plus years of service in our community. Being a believer in libraries as community centers, my only disappointment in the film then was not seeing at least one shot of the downtown, Carnegie-built Main library.
The other idea and phrase in tonight's documentary that caught my attention was "... learn to change ..." Throughout the documentary, interviewees -- leaders like Mayor Williams and Congressman Ryan and academics like Professor Linkon -- talked about the changes that have taken place in the community and the need to adapt to these changes. Most importantly, Ryan referred to the idea that unforeseen changes are yet to come, so we need to learn how to be adaptable and not just adapt right now.
We need to learn how to change.
Defend Youngstown by supporting YOUR Library!
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