Piper

This is our new dog, Piper. He was 4 hours away from being euthanized at a shelter in West Virginia when he was taken by a no-kill rescue group. He is a very sweet dog.

Floating Lanterns

The end of "23 Things" is really just the beginning

Mission 172: "This morning, draw small, happy faces on all your fingers, and a big smiley face on your tummy."
Originally uploaded by peyri

23 things has been a fascinating journey to a place I probably wouldn't have traveled if I hadn't been offered the opportunity. For someone who enjoys and obsesses on trivia, it has been an eye-opener. There are a lot of us out there!
"To Infinity and Beyond!" It really seems that the information out there is ENDLESS. On this short trip I have learned of things I didn't know existed. Like - The Lantern Floating Ceremony (Toro Nagashi). It originated in Japan to pay respects to ancestors and to comfort the spirits of the deceased. Lanterns are set afloat on the ocean and are said to ferry spirits from the sea of delusion to the shore of salvation. On Memorial Day, 34,000 people attended the 2007 Lantern Floating Hawaii Ceremony. People of all religions attended. By the way, all 900 lanterns were retrieved and recycled! I love Japanese culture, especially Taiko drumming, which was also a part of this ceremony. If you get a chance to experience it, don't miss it.
So, I am sure I will continue to blog and learn, tata for now!

Old Fuddy Duddy

Old lady...
Originally uploaded by LukeDaDuke

Well, I feel like a crotchety old lady but...I like the feel of a book in my hands, like to look at the author's picture and feel the weight of the book as I lay in bed reading. I like my many bookmarks collected over the years. I like to look at my bookshelves and occasionally pull out the almanac when I'm disagreeing with my Mom about the age of a celebrity. I don't think I'll be downloading any books in the near future, but hey, whatever floats your boat!

Achilles' heel

Achilles' heel
Originally uploaded by grazkola

I have found my Achilles' Heel! For some reason, I had the greatest technical difficulty with PODCASTS! Finding them wasn't a problem, but seeing or hearing them was! Because of this, Thing #21 was my least favorite thing...

So Many Blogs, So Little Time

I truly enjoyed exploring Technorati by searching "Learning 2.0". Came across Voldemort's blog. Very impressive. I like his Hockneyizer mash-up. Just browsing can give you a wealth of ideas for your own blogging. I would definitely utilize Technorati. To fit in with my "Welsh Blog" theme, learned about a chocolate bar from a monastery on Caldey Island in Wales. If you'd like to check it out, the name of the blog is "Chocablog"!

WEB 2.0 Award List

I checked out the games. Whew, I needed that! I was feeling a little bogged down by my blogging!

ZOHO Writer

I've set up an account there. Will probably go back and explore the possibilities at a later date.

POWER TO THE PEOPLE!!

Originally uploaded by Wallula Junction

I think of a Wiki as a kind of new-tech soap box. Speaker's Corner of Hyde Park London has been around since 1872. (This is information I got from Wikipedia!) I think they are great and could be used by a library as a "voice of the people".

Del.icio.us

One day, when I retire to that cabin on a lake in Maine or that condo somewhere on the Atlantic coast, I will come back to Del.icio.us and organize every thought in my head and the heads of others. But right now...it ain't happenin'! I wish I was the kind of person who could jump right in, tagging as I go...but I think I should start with my bedroom closet!! The potential is great. Delicious, I'll get back to ya someday!

My Favorite Love Story

Well, my first "Rocky & Adrian" didn't make it to my blog, so I had to substitute this one. Rocky is one of my favorite movies. Bill Conti's music is fabulous and it is a classic story about pursuing your dream.

Rocky and Adrian Balboa Tribute

Where is it??

Well, I went to Youtube and spent tons of time looking at movies of everything from Gnomes to The Flaming Lips. I finally settled on a clip from one of my favorite movies, Rocky. The original, of course. The film clip also includes my favorite piece of music from the film. It's called First Date. Anyway, I wonder where it is. It's not here yet... Patience, Bronwyn, hopefully it will get to your blog soon!

It was 25 years ago today...(well, almost)

While checking out Merlin, I learned some interesting trivia. The first CD to be made rolled off the assembly line on August 17, 1982. It was Abba's The Visitors. I feel old!

Web 2.0 - Iceberg ahead!

Iceberg
Originally uploaded by photowanwanlike2

Just read Rick Anderson's Away from the "icebergs". He hit the nail on the head, of course, with his idea to focus our efforts on "eliminating the barriers that exist between patrons and the information they need..."

Select...Adopt a dogSearch The Web

Today I learned a new word: avatar!

gnome in super strength wool cap

gnome in super strength wool cap
Originally uploaded by calamity kim

No blog is complete without a gnome!

RSS Feeds and Bloglines

I've explored RSS Feeds and set up my Blogline Newsreader Account. Here are two feeds I found interesting:

TreeHugger
www.treehugger.com
TreeHugger is a fast-growing web magazine, dedicated to everything that has a modern aesthetic yet is environmentally responsible. Our influential audience stops by frequently to check out the latest news, reviews and recommendations for modern yet green products and services. Consumers also rely on the directory to help facilitate their buying processes. TreeHugger is the most effective way for them to find well designed products that are also ecologically sensitive.

Rolling Stone: Music News
www.rollingstone.com
Rolling Stone Magazine comes to life online with music news, videos and photo galleries, the latest movie and music reviews, cover stories and online exclusives

I have added a link to my blog. It's Schmap. When you go there, click on United Kingdom, Cardiff. Everything you need to know about Cardiff is at your fingertips!

My creation

My creation
Originally uploaded by spankyisapig

Bronwyn Wows Broadway Audience!

Keeping up with technology

Technology can be mindbloggling (cute?) and cause your head to implode! It can also make you feel like you still can (no matter what your age) conquer new territories. Of course, it helps to have someone you can ask for help (like tiny children forty five years younger than you!)

Here are some great photos from Flickr which, to me, symbolize Wales. Mmmmmm, Welsh Cakes!

Castell Coch

Castell Coch
Originally uploaded by Sean Bolton

This is Castle Coch, near the city of Cardiff, Wales. It is also known as the Fairytale Castle. My Aunt Doris lives in Cardiff and we've spent time hiking the nearby hills and exploring the castle.

7 1/2 Habits of Highly Successful Lifelong Learners

Before I even knew about these 7 1/2 habits, I had already established a goal. That goal was to knit a bedspread! I encountered a problem (challenge?) right off the bat - I couldn't purl. I could knit alright but no purling! That explains why the only things I have ever made are plain, old, boring scarves! So, hmmm, look into that toolbox...lo and behold, two friends who could help! Joan and Doris, lifelong knitters! It may take 10 years, but I do have a goal! Now, if I could just figure out how technology could help...