Libraries vs. Modern Technology

I recently took a trip to New York with my oldest son who's in his 20's. We drove to Brooklyn to get my 6 year old grandson from his summer visit. During the course of our 1000 mile road trip we got to talk about a lot of interesting things. One of the topics to come up libraries and modern technology. Well, my son, believes that because of the internet and it "partners"(google, wicked-pedia,etc), that soon libraries will be simply literary museums. I tried with no luck to point out that contrary to what we might believe about the internet, it is not quite as reliable as the "hype" suggests.
Well quite by accident my point was proven with a simple instrument of modern technology called a "GPS enabled cell-phone". My son decided he would demonstrate how effective/reliable modern technology is. He entered an address for our destination in Brooklyn and waited for the GPS to give directions to avoid the afternoon Washington,DC traffic. We waited... and waited... venturing farther into jams. Ignoring signs and good sense, I decided to allow my son's "toy" to lead us where it would. Well, about 30 miles off course my son happened to notice a small message
"GPS Failed". From that point he had no problem following the "primitive" signs.

Summer Library Has Ended

With the start of school you could hear a "collective exhale". I am happy to say we all survived. I'm ordering the t-shirts tomorrow!

Summer Library 3

I have found something that helps me relax;FISHING! I went to a lake yesterday after work. I didn't get a single bite. Not even a mosquito bite. But the relaxing feeling from watching the movement of the water was well worth it. Try it!

Summer @ The Library 2

It's only the second week of "Summer Library" and I'm already tired. Know I think I know why school isn't in session all year: It's to give the teachers a break, not the students!

Summer @ The Library

It the second day of "Summer Library".
School's out and the kids are all here!

Thing 24

"...Let's do it again!"

Thing 23

"...Now it's time to say goodbye to Jed and all his kin."

I must admit it has been a learning experience.

Thanks for the ride!