The new web site is still in development, which means our archival project is on hold. There's still work to be done, but very little impetus for any of us. I stumbled across some new blogs I might like, so I thought I'd share.
Beauty That Moves
Little Bit of Life
I daresay knowing the blogs I like tells you more about me than if I were to write about myself, doesn't it?
Friday, June 3, 2011
Studs Terkel is My New Hero
Studs Terkel caught my attention in 2008, when NPR replayed some of his recordings on the occasion of his death. He was a radio man, and specially known for his stumble into oral history by talking to common Americans. I myself have been formulating plans for an oral history project of my own, so I requested some of Terkel's recordings from the library.
As an aside, I'm going to start linking to things through WorldCat (a worldwide online catalogue that links thousands of libraries together). I'm poor, so I rarely buy things from Amazon, and patronizing your local library is a fantastic thing to do.
Voices of Our Time came in and WOW. This is a landmark collection (6 discs) of Terkel's favorite interviews with notable people, spanning four decades. It begins in the 1950s, and I've only listened so far as the 1960s. The people to whom Terkel talks are fascinating in every sense of the word. These guests are well spoken, thoughtful, and very enjoyable to listen to. It's a breath of fresh air for someone to actually say something when he or she talks. Our days are filled with words and speech, but so little is communicated.
These interviews give me the idea that people talked with more purpose 60 years ago. This is probably overly nostalgic - "people just don't talk like they used to" and all that with a sad shake of the head. There's got to be some truth to that, though. With facebook, twitter, and (ahem) blogs, everyone feels the need to have their voice heard. We just don't think about what we say or how we say it before it comes out. I think this is something that's been lost, and I want to find out how to regain it, in myself and in the world around me.
As an aside, I'm going to start linking to things through WorldCat (a worldwide online catalogue that links thousands of libraries together). I'm poor, so I rarely buy things from Amazon, and patronizing your local library is a fantastic thing to do.
Voices of Our Time came in and WOW. This is a landmark collection (6 discs) of Terkel's favorite interviews with notable people, spanning four decades. It begins in the 1950s, and I've only listened so far as the 1960s. The people to whom Terkel talks are fascinating in every sense of the word. These guests are well spoken, thoughtful, and very enjoyable to listen to. It's a breath of fresh air for someone to actually say something when he or she talks. Our days are filled with words and speech, but so little is communicated.
These interviews give me the idea that people talked with more purpose 60 years ago. This is probably overly nostalgic - "people just don't talk like they used to" and all that with a sad shake of the head. There's got to be some truth to that, though. With facebook, twitter, and (ahem) blogs, everyone feels the need to have their voice heard. We just don't think about what we say or how we say it before it comes out. I think this is something that's been lost, and I want to find out how to regain it, in myself and in the world around me.
Monday, May 2, 2011
Yes yes yes, I'm back
Indeed, I've felt moved to rejoin the blogosphere after almost a year away. I'm not promising I have anything new to say, but having gotten my life somewhat under control (under God's control, that is), I'm excited to share things here.
As the sidebar mentions, I'm now a soon-to-be librarian, where soon = 2 years, so expect quite a bit of book talk here from now on. I've also become a more confident crafter (with the tools and set up to boot), so I'll be posting some original creations/innovations for kid crafts. And as always, a bit of spiritual musing.
Oh! Also postings! With my work at WPR'S To the Best of Our Knowledge, I'm always coming across cool stuff online. In the meantime, you should satisfy your thirst for the good, true, and beautiful with these ladies:
Like Mother, Like Daughter
Small Things
SouleMama (yes, I've posted her before. Love her pictures.)
As the sidebar mentions, I'm now a soon-to-be librarian, where soon = 2 years, so expect quite a bit of book talk here from now on. I've also become a more confident crafter (with the tools and set up to boot), so I'll be posting some original creations/innovations for kid crafts. And as always, a bit of spiritual musing.
Oh! Also postings! With my work at WPR'S To the Best of Our Knowledge, I'm always coming across cool stuff online. In the meantime, you should satisfy your thirst for the good, true, and beautiful with these ladies:
Like Mother, Like Daughter
Small Things
SouleMama (yes, I've posted her before. Love her pictures.)
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