Thing # 2: Bookr

You must know by now that I love Metallica and that I attend every concert I can, even outdoors in 104 degree summer weather, but you don't appear to understand why being a heavy metal fan has enhanced my Library 2.0 competencies and nourished my soul at the same time! So, I have published an informational booklet which will demonstrate why attending Metallica concerts will actually help you to become a better librarian!

OZZFEST in August!

What a wonderful experience! My son, my foster son, and I went to Ozzfest in August. We left early in the day and arrived at Dr. Pepper Stadium, I believe it was called, north of Dallas, late in the morning. It was already hot, and it would get even hotter as the day wore on, finally reaching 104 degrees! We were able to find a parking lot that still had available spaces, and I debated taking my straw hat, but the boys thought it made me look weird so I let them talk me out of it. "Mama. we are all going to get Metallica hats so you don't need that stupid-looking straw hat!"

We passed through the metal checkpoint without incident and entered the stadium to the sounds of Apocalyptica. I particularly like this group when they play Metallica on their cellos--just heavenly! We went straight to the merchandise to spend our money. I got a great new Metallica shirt that looks like the night sky studded with stars, but it is actually a skull--really nice. The boys got Metallica caps--the last two. Yes, I had to wear a towel on my head which must have made me look a lot stupider than the straw hat did! :(

I thought I might be the oldest living Metallica fan, but there were many ancients there that day, although most of them did sport tattoos and ponytails. I looked just like what I am--a little old lady Metallica fan.

Our seats were out in the open but they were on the 3rd row Out of deference to me, the boys did not buy tickets on the grass.I was very grateful.

Ozzy was in great form, and he was having a wonderful time. In fact, he ran over by 35 minutes. Metallica, naturally, was the finale, and it was after 10:00 PM by the time they took the stage, I think. They favored us with a dynamic show, as usual. They were moving constantly and roamed all over the stage. They sang a new song from their newest album, so we heard it first!!

Thing #7A: Full Metal Alert

This posting has taken me a long time to prepare because over Winter Break, I fell and broke my glasses. Not being able to read or see television allowed me to hone my conversational skills but did little toward getting Thing #7 published.

The Social Studies teachers used Google Earth the week before Winter Break so I knew a little bit about it, and I had used Google Scholar in attempts to locate obscure articles for teachers, but I decided to please myself with the Google Tools assignment and created three Google Alerts: Metallica, WWE, and Houston Ballet. You will be glad to know that all three entities are thriving--I have kept up with breaking news!

My first Google Alert arrived this morning. I just love getting mail about something I enjoy! Although I hadn't planned to make a curriculum connection, I did! Was it the Music Department? Nope. The Physics Department!

Scientists riff on fabric of the universe

Guardian Unlimited - UKTheir music may be the scourge of parents, but the thrashing guitars of heavy metal bands like Metallica and Iron Maiden could help explain the mysteries of ...See all stories on this topic

So--tonight I am sitting in my rocker listening to Metallica and contemplating String Theory. Oh, yeah.