Hi, my name is Val Brownmith. This is my introduction post. I wanted to talk a little bit about myself.
This is me and my family. I’m the one in the front with the sticker on. That’s my wife smiling like a goofball and our two crazy kids. We have a three-year-old and an almost seven-year-old, so life’s a little crazy.
I chose this course because when I took the information communities course, I was so interested in watching the videos that Michael put together and I was just drawn into a lot of the discussions because of that. And so I wanted to follow up and learn more about technology and library spaces and building community that way. So I’m very excited. This is, gosh, my, second year in the program and I’m interested in working in public libraries. I currently volunteer at a public library near me and I love it.
Other things on this little graphic, that’s my dog Maggie. She’s 17. We call her our old lady dog. She’s very sweet. I sing I sing in the Portland Lesbian Choir in Portland, Oregon. It’s entering, no ending our 40th season. I haven’t been with them for 40 years obviously, but it’s a great organization and I like to watercolor. So, I put a watercolor that I did on there.
Um yeah, that’s a little bit about me. I’m excited to dig in and get to know everybody this summer.
Hi Val! It’s been a long time since I lived in Portland, but I have really fond memories of holing up in one of the little study rooms in the Hillsdale Library to do schoolwork! It’s nice to meet you. 😊
Hi Val! I love the creativity of your intro post! I was also drawn to this class due to Professor Stephen’s lectures in our Info200 class. I completely agree with you on LINK part of hyperlinked. For me, it’s also very much about connecting people to people. And I think the world needs A WHOLE LOT of that right now.
PS: Your watercolor looks stunning.
@vbrownsmith I am thrilled to learn about you and your family via the video. Thanks for that creative take. Also I love sweet Maggie. What a good girl. Such a sweet face. Thanks for sharing all of the neat things you are involved in and I appreciate your art.
Welcome to the hyperlinked library!
@vbrownsmith also I need to inquire about the title of your blog. Absolutely love it and could it be related to a groundbreaking television show that brought hockey to so many people this year? 🥅 🏒 🏳️🌈
Oh yes, @michael, it definitely was a reference!
@vbrownsmith Hurrah!