Thing 13: Tagging and Del.icio.us

The 12 minute tutorial provided a basic visual overview, and then I browsed through the topics on the PLCMCL2 account. "SL2.0 Guides: Tagging" caught my eye with its description "Good article that contrasts and compares cataloging to tagging." http://schoolof.info/infomancy/?p=214
From there I discovered this great social bookmarking PDF: http://www.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/ELI7001.pdf
The sharing aspect of folksonomy makes this a really valuable tool.

Francis Scott Key Buoy

This photo was taken from my boat on our last Coast Guard Auxiliary patrol, but you don't have to be on the water to see it. If you're driving southbound over the Key Bridge, look into the harbor just to the right of the bridge. The red, white, and blue buoy marks "the spot where HMS Surprise was anchored the night of September 14, 1814 as a British fleet attempted to bombard Fort McHenry. Alongside was moored the sloop of Francis Scott Key who had come out to negotiate a prisoner exchange, and was being held until the battle was over. The next morning, as the smoke cleared over Fort McHenry, Mr. Key saw the oversized American flag still flying over the fort, and was inspired to write down his thoughts in poetry." -- Description from everything2.com. Photo by Auxiliarist Clement Chan.

Thing 12: Rollyo

This one was frustrating because I had to spend a lot of time getting it to work the way I wanted. I successfully added the search box to my blog, but had trouble saving my Searchroll. I was disappointed to not receive any reply to the inquiry I sent to the Rollyo folks. I was telling Joan Langley about my frustration, and together we spent some time playing with it. Through trial and error we were able to get the Chesapeake Bay search to work.

Heron at sunrise

I've gotten hooked on searching flickr for pics of the Bay.

Heron at sunrise
Originally uploaded by 8230This&That

The colors in this one are outstanding. Click on it to enlarge the view.

Thing 11: LibraryThing

I've been receiving an RSS feed for LibraryThing through my Blogarithm account for a few months. It has been interesting to read about its ongoing evolution. Tonight I added a widget to my blog using random book covers.

myBlogTunes

I've set up a radio station using myBlogTunes. To listen to it, click on Select a station, and choose hollyjohnson's New Station from the dropdown box. It takes a few seconds to start playing.

Enya Book Of Days Lyrics

One day, one night, one moment,my dreams could be, tomorrow.One step, one fall, one falter,east or west, over earth or by ocean.One way to be my journey,this way could be my Book of Days. Ó lá go lá, mo thuras,an bealach fada romham.Ó oíche go hoíche, mo thuras,na scéalta nach mbeidh a choích.No day, no night, no moment,can hold me back from trying.I'll flag, I'll fall, I'll falter,I'll find my day may be, Far and Away.Far and Away.One day, one night, one moment,with a dream to believe in.One step, one fall, one falter,and a new earth across a wide ocean.This way became my journey,this day ends together, Far and Away. This day ends together, Far and Away.Far and Away.

Thing 10: Online image generator

Now that was fun! Reminded me of playing with paper dolls when I was a kid. Had no trouble exporting my avatar to my blog.

Thing 9: MERLIN and Technorati

Subscribed to MERLIN. When I have time, plan to check out Ning.com. Joined Technorati, and subscribed to blogs on Koha.

Thing 8: RSS & news feeds

I had set up Bloglines awhile ago, but hadn't taken the time to add much. Doing 23 Things gave me the opportunity, so I added a combination of personal and work-related interests.