Libraries

Libraries have changed with the times.  In the "old days" when I was a kid, all there was at the library was books, and a librarian.  Now, you can check out DVDs, Audio Books, even electronic books for your Kindle type reader, and oh yes, they still have books too.

The one thing that hasn't changed is that your local library is still a very good gathering place for folks.  With free wi-fi or their in-house computeers, you can get online, get information, and even visit with neighbors and friends. While there is still a hushed feeling in a library, it is no longer a place where librarians are saying "shhhhhhhhhhhhh" all the time. 

Library buildings themselves have changed over the years as well.  As I sit here on my laptop, connected to the free wi-fi, this is the view out the huge must be 20 foot high picture window.


Since most of the shot is of the sky from my vantage point, those trees are surrounding a pond, with ducks, water fowl, turtles and even fish in there.  Part of Riparian Preserve, the pond is a popular spot for walkers, fishermen (and women!) and most others who enjoy nature as well.  This is what I call a beautiful oasis in the middle of a desert :)

Called my DSL company, ordered a new modem... $100. ugh.  but no choices.  Unless I intend to give up the internet for good.   uh. I don't think so :)  It should be here Wednesday.

In the meantime, has anyone else tried going "screen free" at all?? Did you go stir crazy?  Or was it bearable after you got used to it?  Drop me a note or comment!  I'm considering doing this by choice for a long weekend and I want to be prepared!