Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Lizard identified!
http://www.the-lizard-lounge.com/content/gallery/lizard-pictures/red-headed-rock-agama-1.asp
And our own Ms. Kimberly knew what it was and saw it recently, so it's still around. Sure didn't see it on this cold day. She's so smart!!
Not sure why, but, I've always liked reptiles. Would have some if not for the dogs. I seem to remember Leigh M had a room devoted to hers. And, I consulted with Susan O one day and she knew right away how I should gently capture the small black snake stuck in my pool cage. We named him Stu. And, occasionally we see Son of Stu.
Dove Love
Sunday, February 24, 2008
LNS
Teen Tech Programs
Strange Lizard
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Straying
This post strays from my stated aims but animules seem to get some feedback. Yes, I'm still hoping for comments to no avail. (I'll get over it.) These adorable creatures are my Shiba Inus. Hobbes on top and the lovely Ruby. Shibas are an ancient Japanese breed, the smallest members of the Akita family. They are loyal guard dogs who literally like to sit at your feet. Very clean, almost cat-like with no doggie odor. Brave, but aloof with strangers. How I found them is an interesting story.
In 2001 both of our Bassets, Turbo and Argyle, passed. By Christmas time I couldn't stand it anymore to come home to a dog-less house. So, I took an on-line quiz about what breed is right for you and Shiba Inu came up in the top ten. Not knowing this breed I did research but then couldn't find a local breeder. Right before Christmas I looked in the classifieds and saw an ad. After talking to a very sweet Scots lady for about half an hour I said I would like to come and look at the puppies. She asked me if I knew where the Lutz Branch Library was. Was that Fate, or what? That's when Hobbes came to live with us. Ruby came a few months later because I think dogs need a friend. However, this breed seems to do well on a single basis. They fight sometimes. Somehow, tho' out-weighed mightily Ruby is in charge. Not unusual with Shibas for the bitch to be Alpha. Ruby is a failed show dog due to too straight back legs, but her sire won an award of merit at Westminster. It took her about a year to learn to love being petted.
mobile blogging
Above, Susan O gives an update on Library 2.0 training. Unfortunately the wireless connection wasn't working. Later, Jason (he 'de man) Biggers talks about how to optimize PC Reservation.
Joe Stines gave an overview of the '09 budget for the library. We are in for some challenging times facing 4.5 to 5 millions in cuts to the library. At this point, we should all be glad we have a job with such good benefits. Really.