Spring Cleaning #30 Various & Assorted Drives(pt.1)

I knew about the P drive(shared location for
communal files)and used it often for Br. re-
lated files. I use the S drive (known as Scratch
Dr.)send flyers, posters, that Mkting needs to
print. I never knew what the Z drive was but I
have since learned that I can put documents here
that others can't see.

I did move documents to the Z drive and also
eliminated some folders that are past their
"use date".The oldest folder I eliminated
was from 2003. I plan to periodically clear
out my folders and files.

Spring Cleaning #29 Email and more

I had cleaned out my email several times in the past
but didn't realize that they were still hanging
around, hiding. Anyway, I learned how to perma-
nently delete emails (and sent mail)via empyting
the trash. I also learned how to create folders.
I set up several and sent email to them.

Spring Cleaning #28-Getting Things Done

I love lists and I think organizing is often underated so I loved the author's approach.
Much of what he suggests I already do. I collect, process, organize, review and do.
But one thing I always have problems is never returning anything to the In Box. I
frequently put things back in the In box; it is more a function of not having anyplace
to put stuff. But I did come up with a clipboard solution. The other thing I learned is
Review the " waiting for" items. I use my To Do list as a way of handling that.

Anyway, I enjoyed GTD and look forward to incorporating these ideas.

Week 9 #20 Video Sharing

As amazing as it may seen, I had never looked at Utube so I'll admit
my interest was picqued. I read the Washington Post.com article on
the impact of video sharing, Utube in particular on presidential politics.
They compared Utube and the candidates who showed up on it, like
John Edwards and the Clintons, to the impact of the Kennedy presidential
debates. The author said it was a "new move for a new medium". Utube
was also referred to as the "digital democracy". That is the one constant
about the Internet, it gives voice, and apparently video to the masses.

I enjoyed the Career Librarian video. Thank goodness we've come a long way.
Just consider how many more directors and top administrators are women!

By far my favorite Utube video was the music video entitled, "Seneca Library
Holiday Song" The Barry White wannabe did a more than creditable job of
singing the praises of what can be found at the library. It was a hoot and certainly
made the staff more approachable. Definitely laugh out loud. The videos are
seductive; I found myself watching quite a few. Very entertaining.

Week 8 #19 Web based Apps

The sound of gritting teeth is accompanying this
blog entry. I did go to ZoHo Writer and created a
document about travel. After trying ENDLESSLY
to post it on my blog, I gave up! I can dimly see
the application of this but I suppose it would be
more useful if I actually had a document to create
and share.

Week 8 #18 Social Networks

Interesting. I can see the usefulness of a network if
I were to pursue a hobby and were searching for like-
minded individuals, similarly inclined. Maybe a group
that embroiders while rock-climbing. Oh, I did go to
MySpace to search for a relative and in fact found
him. Maybe when I'm retired I'll look for old friends.

Week 7 #17 Technology, oh the joys!

My eyes have been opened to the vastness of
the tech world that surrounds us. It has been
fun, not acquiring and certainly not mastering,
but being introduced to this brave new world.
Three things I've learned about and truly like:
blogs, avatars and wiki. Who knew! I have
started a blog on my own and look forward to
developing it when I have more time.
I did post a comment on a Favorite Blog
because I was so impressed with the content
and style. I think it is Aunt Clara.