Cell phone and Facebook

I discovered a neat feature recently when I added the mobile Facebook to my phone. When a post comes into my phone from Facebook, I can respond to the message on my phone and it shows up as a post on my online page. Cool!

I also love the fact that my orthodontist sends me a text message on my phone an hour before my appointment that I can forward to remind my husband that he is covering for me in the library - Neat! The orthodontist even automates the reminder to my email 2 days ahead to confirm the appointment and the day before to send a voice reminder. I wish the rest of medical profession would "go and do likewise." Can you tell that I like the techy stuff with more bells and whistles? The word is that we have just seen the tip of the iceberg of mobile possibilities for the future.

Another school year

Graduation is Saturday, May 3, and we will rejoice that another graduating class has been launched to careers or further education. Our son, Andy, is home from school and finishing his last project this afternoon. He'll post his assignment via the web while enjoying the comforts of home. Isn't technology wonderful!

Peyton

I have to share the picture that Peyton created for me after school today. She comes in each afternoon and heads to the nearest computer to create pictures or check on her online programs. Gone are the days of mindlessly watching after school TV. She has equal delight working on tests for school online. Fun stuff!

Aunt Ruth

My Aunt Ruth Clark, 98,(on the right in the picture) died yesterday on Easter Sunday. What a glorious day to pass into the presence of our Lord. I will be flying home to Detroit for the funeral this week. Aunt Ruth and her sister, Aunt Edith (95), retired from working at an insurance company and owned a house together. Neither of them ever married, but rather had a full life of work and travel together. Aunt Edith is now living with my mother until a suitable care facility is found. Aunt Ruth was caring for Aunt Edith before having a stroke two weeks ago. The picture was taken at my father's funeral February 2007. Aunt Edith, on the left, was recovering from hip surgery, hence the walker.

Give Blood

Last Monday I gave blood for the third time. I was successful with no bruising for the first time!! The first time I gave, the blood clotted before the bag was full and I had a huge hematoma on my arm. The second time I gave, the nurse poked through my vein and I had another bruised arm. I then gave permission to use the other arm and the tech was successful and I was able to fill the bag for the first time with no bruise. This past time, I set up a time online and mentioned that I didn't mind giving blood, but that I needed to have someone who would be careful. They pulled in the best person at the site and I left there feeling great about the experience. Now I don't dread the next time. Communication is the key to a successful blood draw :-)!

Library Thing

I was amazed at the possibilities of Library Thing. I ran a list of 87 books that I cataloged since January 1 and proceeded to enter the titles in Library Thing. I went to my blog and they showed up there - Wow! What a neat feature! I love it!

Happy Valentine's Day

The first day after finishing my odyssey, I've been going back through all the things and adding blogs to my aggregator and checking to find out what others are doing and saying about their treks into Library 2.0. I've been sharing information with others on our campus and seeing excitement for the possibilities. Have a wonderful day and enjoy your loved ones' company.