Monday, May 28, 2007
Surprise! or Look at me Lookin' at Me : )
Good morning,
Since it's a holiday (I'd like to wish you peace and metta, i.e., loving kindness), I thought I’d just share a quick fun feature I found on my new computer (the old one is still on/in the M.A.S.H. unit).
There’s a little camera hidden in the MacBook screen…There’s also some “cool” pre-installed software called surprise you’re in the Photo Booth! or simply Photo Booth.
If you click on the "?" icon above, I think I captured the discovery of the photo booth and...and my confirmation of the importance of genetic testing. (special effects features!!! WAHOOO!) Hope it's fun.
Happy Monday. Peace,
Amanda
*if there's no icon above, you can also cut/paste the link:
http://homepage.mac.com/amv12/comiclife/test/Comic.html
Sunday, May 20, 2007
Graduation and Computer Malfunction
Good Morning,
I wanted to provide something witty and insightful with respects to yet another significant Spring happening (I hope you enjoyed doing your chicken dance or dances as the case may be)--Graduation. Be it from high school, college, prison…solid foods…whatever you are graduating from or to...
But, my computer’s been down all week; my creative spirit has been dampened. (The quickest way to lose your creative energy is to spend a week of your free time at the computer store talking to computer guys).
So, in a pinch, I have been filing through old Podcasts, I was able to find one in particular that spoke to me of the theme/occasion of “graduation.”
If there is one person besides God, or,..okay, really Jesus, I thought qualified to impart wisdom on a group of seniors it’s…Wilford Brimley…”I have diabetes...So call now and receive your free testing supplies. You’ll be glad you did.” Oops no, how about Einstein?
From the man who is known for his science the whole Relativity thing… I found it interesting what he chose to speak about when asked to provide a statement of deep conviction to an audience of his peers.
Get out your deodorant and program fans! Here’s what Einstein had to say*
(If you follow this link, you will hear Einstein's essay “An Ideal of Service to Our Fellow Man”)
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4670423
So...what I think I thought he said was (He was speaking in “Einsteinese”)
America was built on a value system that emphasizes competition, being #1 and the individual’s success.
If we look at the state and condition of our country today…probably more so than in the 1950s, we are getting a big fat “F” in realizing our spiritual potential and an “A” in alienating ourselves and others.
Okay, there was more but that’s mainly what I got from it.
Anyway, I do have a "greater" point/purpose in sharing this...
I also went to an open house for the "Advanced Computing Center for the Arts and Design" last week at OSU. This event was open to the public. I read about it in the paper.
I couldn’t help but think after listening to Einstein’s essay…in the car on the way over…what the world would be like if we used some of this industriousness to help
A person in a wheelchair navigate a crowded hallway or locate an accessible entry into the conference room.
What the world would be like if we used some of our industriousness to say help the airlines develop better “special needs” services or a more travel safe power chair.
If we took more time putting our heads and hearts into helping disabled people find new dance and satisfying recreational opportunities…(veeery important)
And less time developing broad-based applications to make more money for the animation/movie studios…Pixar or Disney.
Okay, end on a happy thought.
Think empty room. Computer geek standing in the background flapping his arms like a chicken. I was asked to participate in the "New Ground Dance Performance" at the open house. (oh...no, no, no).
I did my part wheeling from mark to mark on the demonstration floor making rain, thunder and bird squawking noises blast from the speakers...good times!
Yep, just trying to help diagnose the malfunction this morning…
Happy Monday,
Amanda
*the entire “This I Believe essay” for Einstein can be found at NPR This I Believe www.npr.org/templates/rss/podcast.php?id=453813
Saturday, May 12, 2007
The Chicken Dance
Commentary and suggestions on the various chicken dances.
http://homepage.mac.com/amv12/.Public/chickendance.m4a
http://homepage.mac.com/amv12/.Public/chickendance.m4a
Sunday, May 6, 2007
Public Dancing: 10 Tips
It's May and you know what that means...
It’s the beginning of Public Dance Season! Whether you’re cutting a rug at a wedding, graduation party or some other outdoor festival or event, I’ve got just the tips and suggestions to help you get you through your groove...
http://homepage.mac.com/amv12/.Public/publicdance.m4a
It’s the beginning of Public Dance Season! Whether you’re cutting a rug at a wedding, graduation party or some other outdoor festival or event, I’ve got just the tips and suggestions to help you get you through your groove...
http://homepage.mac.com/amv12/.Public/publicdance.m4a
Friday, May 4, 2007
Tuesday, May 1, 2007
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