Podcasting — I Like July 29, 2008
Posted by carolconroy in Web 2.0 journey.Tags: Hare Krsna, podcasts, RSS feeds
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I complained about RSS feeds because I didn’t like things invading my space, and yet I like podcasting, which is really just audio RSS feeds. I think it’s because it’s sound and not text. I read so much text during the day, that having it sitting there waiting to be read is too much. But having the audio—I don’t have to do anything but sit back and listen. I don’t have to think about being at the radio or tv at a certain time, but can have it ready for me when I’m ready. I can take it or leave it.
I have classical music from Aspen, Old Time Radio, Mugglenet, Open Heart New Age Music, and my Hare Krsna music and lectures from my spiritual master A.C. Bhaktivendanta Swami Prabhupada. Lots to choose from depending on my mood. Ahhhhh.
RSS Feeds – friend or foe July 24, 2008
Posted by carolconroy in Web 2.0 journey.Tags: boundaries, information overload, RSS feeds
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Well, my immersion into RSS feeds was not for me. Talk about information overload! I don’t like the idea of information constantly flowing to me. I looked at Google Reader and NetVibes and was completely turned off. I guess I’m just old fashioned, but I like going to a website when I want to, a blog when I want, getting news when I want, contacting friends when I want. I don’t need a place where the latest update on my interests are pushed on me. This is not how I inform myself. If I’m little behind that’s alright. Slow down you move too fast! I find the concept very distracting.
For those who don’t like people or things infringing on your space, this is not for you (or me). So for the moment, I will have nothing to do with RSS feeds, and feel my life better for it. Each to his own! The only positive for me about RSS feeds and the philosophy behind it is that it’s “pushing” or motivating me to get out of this material world!
Hello world! July 21, 2008
Posted by carolconroy in Journeys, Web 2.0 journey.Tags: journey, spiritual world, web 2.0
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I’m here. I’m present. They say that writing down your journey helps you keep track of where you are so you don’t get lost; at least you can find your way back if you do get lost. And maybe this blog can even be a small signpost for others as we share the journey.
I’m taking an adventure in learning Web 2.0. How will this help me in my journey out of this material world? Not sure — entering the electronic world is assuredly a part of the material world; but just as you can use a splinter to take out a splinter, I hope to use this blog as one way to head back home, back to the spiritual world. Sound incredible? Yes, but God works in mysterious ways. I’m still learning to accept and enjoy the wild ride.
I’ve already come so far, experienced so much. I don’t want to forget my mistakes or the things I’ve learned or the great blessings I’ve received. Writing it all down is a good excerise.
Sooo–Onward and Upward!
