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- Mattering in the Blogosphere
I finally got my copy of the March 2007 American Libraries that has the article Mattering in the Blogosphere: Observations from the Well-Connected. AL asked 16 much-visited librarian bloggers why the medium continues to appeal to them and what keeps... - Greetings to American Libraries Readers
Jessamyn West Kathleen de la Pena McCook posted a link to the March 2007 American Libraries cover featuring its lead story, Mattering in the Blogosphere. I was one of the well-connected library bloggers surveyed for the study, and actually made... - Happy 16th Birthday to Juniorette!
Olivia at 4 1/2 months Originally uploaded by rochelle, et. al.. Today, Juniorette is 16 and every bit as bright-eyed, beautiful and fun as she was at 4 1/2 months. Nine months ago, I pulled her away from everything she'd... - Blizzard of Ought Seven: Snow Fort
fort 2 Originally uploaded by rochelle, et. al.. We've just experienced the best snow storm ever--I'm guessing it will be close to 20 total. Now I can cross build a five-foot tall snow fort off my life's to-do list. I... - Barbara Gittings: Gay Rights Pioneer
I posted this notice of Barbara Gittings' passing over at LISNews. Gittings was a gay rights pioneer and was awarded the ALA's highest honor of Lifetime Membership in 2003. She was honored with this title because of her work with... - Frank Zappa/ALA Connection
Yesterday I was trying to find something on the ALA site, when I came across this:The American Library Association’s (ALA) Office for Intellectual Freedom and the Freedom to Read Foundation have been designated by the Frank Zappa family as among... - Illinois to Retire "Chief" Mascot
After 81 years, the University of Illinois is retiring its controversial sports mascot, Chief Illiniwek. Now I get to make good on my pledge to join the U of I alumni association as soon as the Chief was retired. This... - March of the Librarians
I bet this has already making the rounds--it's a YouTube video by nnnicck about the ALA Midwinter Meeting in Seattle, a la March of the Penguins. Nerdy me was tickled to spot myself about half-way through. Even aside from my... - Why I Moved to Wisconsin: Reason #254
Rochelle Roasting on an Open Fire Originally uploaded by rochelle, et. al.. I know you can build a fire in the snow anywhere there's snow, wood, and matches, but it seems more appropriate and satisfying here in the northland. I... - Al Knorr and Returning Solider Both Say "NO" to Surge
I posted a picture of La Crosse resident Al Knorr protesting the war outside of Juniorette's high school a few months ago. Here's more about Mr. Knorr, a former Navy vet and retired pyschiatric social worker, from the La Crosse...
