An article about taking a break from email

I found a great article about strategies for handling email overload. Here is the link:

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/14/technology/14email.html?_r=3&th=&oref=slogin&emc=th&pagewanted=print&oref=slogin&oref=slogin

Basically, the article discusses the fact that email overload does exist. Many software companies are creating ways to reduce email and email related stress. One company has advocated the use of a gray screen that pops up occaisionally and reminds you to go do something else for a little while.

Badge I made on Badgemaker!

I made this badge on a badgemaker program. I really liked the program because it is very easy to use and there are so many different ways you can use a badge.

Library picture from FLICKR

I found this picture on Flickr. It is of a library from 1978. I like this picture because it shows both how much things have changed and how much they are still the same. I really like the big, old card catalog in the center of the picture. It brings back memories.

Seven Habits

Pat Dowdell San Marco Library It is great to see that there is a program that can tap into our learning abilities. I think this program will give me a jump start to what I already know is in me. The easiest would be #7 and the hardest for me #1.