The End is Just the Beginning!

Alas, my LAST blog on Sno-Isle 20 for 2.0. But, it truly is just the beginning. Learning never ends--it just leads to MORE learning. I am looking forward to taking the time to leisurely pursue, in more depth, many of the Web 2.0 topics. And, as a person who is committed to lifelong learning, I just know there will always be "More to Explore".

Do You Want to Play a Game?

Yes, I can see that playing games isn't just for kids anymore. But I have yet to have a library patron of ANY age ask me where to find games to play on the computer. However, I am now fully prepared with an answer if and when the need arises.
First, I tried my luck at the Daily Crossword Puzzle and now I remember why I hate them!
Next, I had better luck at the Daily Jigsaw. I just love putting puzzles together!
Last, I did the Wordsense Challenge and it's just like playing Scrabble!
I'll go back and give playing games another chance, but I'd still rather spend my spare time reading a book, not PLAYING GAMES.

Where Am I?

Thank goodness for Google Earth! Now I can take a "vacation" without even packing a suitcase! I found my house, then explored one of my favorite places--Whidbey Island, WA. Then, I ventured out of state--Bend, OR and Pipestone, MN. From there, it was on to NY, where I visited Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty. Finally, I traveled to Cape Canaveral, FL.
Next time I'll plan a couple of "real" trips for myself--from Edmonds to Monroe, and from Edmonds to Puyallup, and I still won't have to pack my suitcase.

Me and My Shadow (Avatar)

While creating my Avatar using DoppelMe, I felt that I was eight years old again and playing with my paper dolls! It was great fun to create a "pretend" image of myself, but I would rather deal with "real" images. However, in this day and age, I do understand there is a place for a symbol of me, instead of the real me on the internet. I've emailed my DoppelMe images to myself so my next task is to decide what to do with the "new" me!

Google Docs vs ZohoWriter

So much to learn, so little time! In other words, the more I learn, the more I realize I'll never live long enough to learn it all...
At first, I felt right at home with Google Docs. But, once I ventured over to ZohoWriter, I was very impressed with the layout of the website.
Now, all I need to do is create a "document" and "do something with it".
Needless to say, my document will have something to do with my cats. My goal is to educate the world about my beloved Korats.

Forever (I think) Loyal to Google

I love Google! Whether I'm looking up specific information in answer to a question or just exploring for fun, I always turn to Google. However, I promise to give Yahoo and Ask search engines a fair chance to win me over. To be fair, I'll do identical searches and compare and contrast results. May the best search engine win!

P.S.
But when it comes to searching for a book title or an author, I'll go to Amazon.com every time!

I Want an iPod!

I can't wait to listen to my first podcast! However, I really, really want to rush down to Alderwood Mall to the Apple store and buy an iPod. I've been browsing through the LearnOutLoud podcast directory and have found several podcasts that I'm anxious to explore.
The challenge of Web 2.0 is to find and/or make time to integrate new (to me) technology into my daily life.