Crossing the Finish Line!

It seems strange to be done. At the same time, I am relieved to reach this point. I've tried to move along on this as quickly as possible, since the next few weeks will be busy and I didn't want to face October playing "catch up". Even now, however, it has sometime been difficult to find the time to work on this. It would probably be more accurate to say I have "taken" the time from other tasks, rather that "found" free time begging to be filled. Yet I felt this was important and it provided an opportunity to explore topics about which I've been curious. It's been a good experience: interesting, informative, fun.

Odyssey's over.
Tasks done--learning's just begun!
Exciting future!

Downloading Audio Files

From NetLibrary I downloaded and listened to Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes by Eleanor Coerr. I chose this title for several reasons:

• I am very familiar with the print copy and wondered how the this format would compare.
• The book isn't very long so I knew that it would be downloaded quickly.
• It is a selection that I could listen to in one sitting.

The download went very smoothly and the narrator's voice and inflections held my interest. It's comparable to a well-read book on tape or CD.

I wanted to compare this experience with a download from MyMediaMall and am disappointed that I was not successful. MyMediaMall refused to recognize my library card number and PIN.

I successfully downloaded and listened to 2 songs from SoundClick, the blues selection "Beale Street Blues" (Kurt Lewis Neufer, Kurt & the Blues Cats) and a country tune "Gotta Find You" (Paul Wilson and Joanne T.). This too was easy and went well. The biggest problem was trying to decide what I wanted to download.