Laurel Burch Purse

Laurel Burch Purse
Originally uploaded by countrycolorcreations

I can't wait to get this and see it up close and personal. I love the color and brightness. (Will I be brave enough to use it?)

Twitter is responsible for my finding this marvelous purse; yet another reason why people should Twitter! In addition to one for myself, I ordered one as a gift. I wonder if I'll be able to part with it once I see it. It's the same purse, but in pastels. If you want to see what else the talented artist has in her shop, you'll find find her creations at
www.countrycolorcreation.etsy.com

All this and I got a new Twitter follower to boot.

The Wisdom of Robert Frost

The poetry of Robert Frost has always spoken to me in a way that's hard to explain. He seems to have a plain spoken practical view of life, but was able to express himself in a very artistic way. His words paint pictures that are beautiful, yet haunting and stark. His words don't age.

Robert Frost on banks which seems like enough said in our current economy:

How Twitter Started

The founders of Twitter have a history that makes them and Twitter something to watch. Are there any clues here on how they might turn Twitter into a moneymaker?

Watch and Learn to Use the Fuze

I wish I'd found this Youtube clip that demonstrates how to use the Sansa Fuze before I learned how to use it by trial and error. There's no narration, but if you watch it carefully, it shows you all the features and how to use them. Just watch the fingers navigate the menus. As it goes you see a demo of all the features too.

I got my Fuze for Christmas and I love it. I listen to downloadable audiobooks, have loads of my favorite music on it, and also can put photos and video on it. I have my favorite radio stations programmed in for quick access. You can use it to record reminders too. Best of all, it's expandable by adding a memory card. Sound is quite amazing for such a small device and no fancy speakers.

I liked mine so much that I got a smaller version called the Clip for my son for his birthday so he can wear it while he's working outdoors, or in the garage and the Clip on it will keep him from losing it since it can be clipped on a pocket or belt.

Twitter in the News

And What is Koumpounophobia, You Say?

Here explained by author Neil Gaiman:



If you've read Coraline or seen the movie, you'll know what this means.

As kids one of our favorite pastimes was playing games with buttons from Gram Dee's button box. We wouldn't have had so much fun with it if we'd read this story at that time. We'd probably have nailed the box shut.

A New Twist on an Old Saying

I was taken by the message in this poster shared by user experience designer Whitney Hess in her photo of the day. She had previously shared the thought on Twitter, but I'd missed it there. The message is hopeful, if somewhat cynical.



The library community needs to take heed of this message. We can't change the world alone; but if we organize together we can find solutions to the problems confronting us. Unfortunately it seems the community is splintered by self-interest, not looking for the greater good and service to our community. Rather than rowing together and moving forward, each is using their oar separately, and the boat is spinning aimlessly out of control.