Good Reads

I just finished listening to The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell. It includes a great chapter about the television programs Sesame Street and Blues Clues. It had a lot to say about how children ages 2-5 years old learn. The whole book was fascinating. I learned about how trends are spread and what you need in order to get your message out to as many people as possible.

I also enjoyed Why We Buy by Paco Underhill. It gives you things to notice and think about next time you are out shopping.

Social Networking

I joined Facebook so I could see photos of family and friends. I love seeing photos my son took of Hawaii and photos my brother-in-law took of a trip he and my sister took to Europe. There are a lot of games and activities that I had no idea existed and have no interest in. I don't log on very often. I know more about the privacy settings after reading this Net Trek unit.

New Catalog

I enjoyed exploring our new catalog. I love being able to create a "For Later" list. This sure beats the little pieces of paper I have all over the place. I also like the ease of adding the books I've checked out to a list of books I've read. I've been keeping track in a notebook, but I have to remember to write the title down. (Yes, I actually put it on paper.) I joined Goodreads thinking I would keep a list on it of what I've read. I never use it. I don't think it will take me long to get in the habit of making lists on this new catalog.