geocaching

Geocaching HMMMM  not sure what I think about this, but can see the validity for libraries.  The library could use this to lead users to types of books that they may not have read before.  However, for whoever took it on it would be a lot of work.

Podcasts

I have often seen my daughter using our PC to listen to her university lectures, that she can't be bothered attending.  Now I know why, it is so easy.  I think that the library could use podcasts to advertise up and coming events, although it would have to be monitored at least weekly.

youtube

I found this video wonderfully helpful.  I was trying to create a scarf for my mother for mothers day that was exactly symmetrical.  I had no idea what provisional cast on was - but now I do.

Facebook & Twitter

I have had a facebook account for a couple of years now.  I created it initially so that I could see what my kids were upto.  However I have found it a wonderful way of getting to know my Canadian cousins, whom I am never likely to meet.  I have also reconnected with my cousins in Wales and Scotland.  So all in all I have found the facebook experience a very positive one.

I don't have a twitter account and am not likely to create one.  However, having gone through the worksheet with Ghylene I can see their validity.

Delicious & Librarything

Delicious - what a wonderful idea.  I can create a list of favourites and have them at my fingertips no matter where I am or what terminal I am using. 

I have used librarything several times in the past when I have needed inspiration for my bay end library displays.  I think that Jane directed me there a while ago, suggesting I look and see what ideas others have had.

Had a fab time at the Perth Concert Hall Saturday evening.  Went to a performance of Carmina Burana.  What a show!  The other works performed were The fountains of Rome (Respighi) followed by Capriccio Espagnol (Rimsky-Korsakov).  I especially liked the Rimsky-Korsakov piece as it is full of lively melodies and shows off each section of the orchestra. 

The main event Carmina Burana was spectacular.  The WASO choir and orchestra are amazing, though I have to confess that I couldn't take my eyes of Giancarlo Guerrero, the conductor.  This was his debut with the WASO and hopefully it will not be his last.  The counter tenor was Tobias Cole, and I always find castrati fascinating to watch and listen to.  I have always loved the percussion section of an orchestra and as this section featured heavily in two of the pieces I was content.

I left the venue feeling sated and relaxed.  The whole evening was like food for my soul.



My henna body art work that I acquired in Singapore recently.  Sadly it only lasts 7-10 days.