Got a Library??

It's not surprising that I am looking for software.  Now with more experience, I want a SaaS or software-as-a-service applications.  Forget the "I want the application stored on my computer".  I want it in the clouds.

While I was looking for various apps, I came across this company that makes an on-line library for your collection(s).  http://connect.collectorz.com/  check them out!  So no matter your collection, books, movies, and even mp3s, you can have a hosted inventory of your collection. 

Ok - it's the geeky side of me :)  When you can find a solution that will assist in keeping order in life - then this is great so far, great price!

If you'd like to see my collection so far ....   Lace Books is the link.

Great Book Discussion

During my 'season', I often can schedule an hour to get out to clear my head.  It gives me a chance to get resettled so I may do a great job.

Lucky for me, I saw the author talk on his book on the life of Andrei Sakharov.  It didn't hurt that the author is my next door neighbor.  Jay Bergman is a professor at Central Connecticut State University specializing in Russian history.  He has worked long and hard and has accomplished a comprehensive account of Sakharov's life.

Born in 1921 in Moscow, Sakharov was a man so ahead of his time.  Not only was he a world reknown physicist, he was also the moral conscience for the Soviet Union and its people.

Need a great read - then I suggest getting this book.  Meeting the Demands of Reason: The Life and Thought of Andrei Sakharov  will enlighten what was going on during this turbulent time in history.

And to my friend and professor, Jay great job!

Interesting Reads......

I would not consider myself a big reader until I needed to move a year ago. Geez, I had quite a collection of books. I'd have an even bigger collection if we didn't have libraries to borrow books from.

I have so many favorite people to deal with at the Lucy Robbins Welles Library, one of my favorites is Josh. While the libarary system will send an email telling me when a requested book arrives, Josh is often the staff member that gives me a call to let me know it is in. The Personal Touch. Today was just one of those days and beside the news of the book, a few little pleasantries with this young guy gives you such a smile. Thanks, Josh.

So today I thought I'd begin a book club - a chance to share some Interesting Reads right here with my friends. Don't worry I won't get out the accounting and tax manuals, though I will promise you it will be from the non-fiction arena, fun, though provoking, and hopefully leave you with a smile.


So to begin this - Mike Wallace's book - 50 years from today. It was published in 2008 and are interviews of 60 of the World's Greatest Minds. I hope over the next few weeks to give you a sampling of some of the thoughts and insights.

Introduction - It is rather short, even for Mike Wallace. Though he has us sit back and think of what life will be like around the year 2058. (My 17 year old niece will be 67, I could be 103 years old! ). He sets the stage to hear from some learned folks about "medical and technological miracles", about exploration to space and right here on our own planet, education, and the environment to name a few.

So keep tuned for my review of this book. I've read a bit of it all ready and am quite excited about the discussions and thoughts of the future.


"The future will be shaped by what we do in the present. We just have to decide what kind of future we want - and create it." How true is this statement - every day we can make a choice.