Dumpr

Okay, one last post on Things #8 & 9. Here is Elise (again) looking down on some museum goers.

Thing #8 & 9

Most of you probably don't know that my wife, Elise, and I are starring in a new version of "A Star is Born."

This is the poster I did up on fd's. Very fun. Please don't ask why this was rated NC-17.

Flickr

I have had a flickr account for some time now. What I really love about flickr is that you do not have to create an account to simply view public photos. I cannot stand getting invitations to view photos only to find out that I have to create a login, password and give out my email address, just to look a friend's vacation photos.

So, here are my vacation photos - not account required.

Elise and I went up to Mt. Le Conte last fall. It was a dreary couple of days, but a wonderful trip. If you'd like to see more pictures go to: http://www.flickr.com/photos/16003922@N08/sets/72157602695121446/

RSS and more

So I've actually just now caught on to the RSS process. Though I understood the concept, I, for some reason, couldn't figure out how to manually save new feeds. After viewing the PaliNet tutorial (don't ask me why I didn't watch it right away) I got it.

Now I've created additional folders for FRL Blogs, Friends (personal friends who have started blogs), Library related feeds, etc. I've never utilized this service before, so I'm looking forward to seeing how well it works.

I'm now paying attention to the red feed icon wherever I am on the web. If it's a page I return to often, I look to see if it's lit up. This is very cool. I'm going to try my local weather next.

Thoughts on the 7 1/2 Habits

The habit that I find most natural is "View Problems as Challenges." I actually think that this comes from me first being a cheap-skate and second my attempts to solve problems without consulting professional. I love using library materials and technology (usually the internet) to teach me how to repair something that is broken or install something I need.

Setting goals seems to be my most difficult habit. I think that often I set goals more subconsciously. But, I rarely consciously think to myself, "before I try to learn this new thing, what is my goal."

Anyway, these are just a couple observations.

MY FIRST BLOG

So, here it is. My fist blog entry. I have to admit, it was very easy to set up this page. I also have to admit that this is very easy to do, as long as you have some computer experience. So, I've already forgotten what I'm supposed to say here. I know it has to do with the 7 1/2 habits of life long learners. I'm going to have to go back to that segment and review.

Is reviewing things you've already looked at one of the habits?