February 2010; Volume 28, Issue 2
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From the Director's Desk
by Janet Campbell, Director I’m fairly new to social networking and have to admit that I am finding it very fascinating – in fact – addicting! My network of choice is Facebook. For those of you unfamiliar with it, basically it’s a web site where you build a profile of yourself and then add friends and groups (such as Audio-Reader, KU and KPR). Whenever you post a comment or a friend posts a comment it appears on your home page. I would consider myself more of a snoop or lurker than an active poster. I have probably posted a message or picture that has gone to all of my friends less than 10 times. To put that in perspective, I have Facebook friends that post 10 or more times a day! It’s fascinating to read about your friends’ daily, often mundane lives. Here are a couple of examples of recent posts from my FBF (that’s Facebook friends): " had a good night, I am so tired though, I need a nap and I just got up" and, "who knew that looking out the window and seeing grass would be so uplifting." Granted, not riveting reading, but you do get hooked and keep going back for more. During the Christmas season this year when many of us were literally house bound, I spent countless hours on Facebook reading how my friends were coping with the snow and the cold. It got almost funny to read all of the complaining and moaning about not being able to go anywhere or do anything since the snow paralyzed us. Thankfully there was a large group of Audio-Reader staff and volunteers who didn’t let the weather stop them. Instead of posting and reading on Facebook, these volunteers were traipsing through the snow to get to A-R to read, and many were still able to do their Telephone Reader recordings from home. Even though the newspapers were not delivered on Christmas Day, I am proud to say that Lori was here and was able to print enough of the newspapers from the Internet to provide material for the volunteers to read. I hesitate listing all the volunteers’ names in fear of omitting someone, but you know who you are and I just want to say thank you! I’ve talked with enough listeners to know that the holidays can be a very lonely time, and having those voices bring them the news is very comforting. Once again, Audio-Reader volunteers proved that they are the best! No matter what Mother Nature throws at you, your service continues and reminds us that you are amazing. Social Networking? I don’t think you need it – you are already networked in to what’s important. But if you ever join Facebook, be sure and ‘friend me’. I’d be proud to have you on my list. |
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CondolencesMichael Combest, husband of Audio-Reader volunteer Hannes Combest, died on January 16. We offer our most sincere condolences to Hannes and the rest of the family, and we hope they will find comfort in their memories of Michael and from friends and family as they support each other through this difficult time. Volunteer DeployedAudio-Reader volunteer Emily Alley is being deployed for the next four months to help in the aftermath of Haiti’s catastrophic earthquake. We will remember you, Emily, during this time of service, and we appreciate your willingness and desire to serve. Call us when you get back! Showtime!Lawrence Comm-unity Theatre's next production features the talents of two Audio-Reader volunteers! Jocelyn Buckner will play the part of Becca in LCT's upcoming production of Rabbit Hole. Volunteer Mary Ann Saunders is Assistant Director. Performances will be held February 25-28 and March 4-7. For ticket information, call Lawrence Community Theatre at 843-7469. Biography of Local Interest Available-- Free!Local author Jim Cap- linger has donated several copies of his book "From Darkness to Light: Through Other's Eyes, A True Story of Tuesdays with Oliver" to Audio-Reader. Oliver Burns was an Audio-Reader listener and supporter from Topeka who worked as a massage therapist at the Topeka YMCA. If you want a copy of this book, please see Lori. Picture PerfectTwo on the Aisle host Cindy Haines checked one off her bucket list recently. She met Beatle Paul McCartney during a trip to the Critics Choice Movie Awards in Hollywood last month! Contact UsIf you have questions or comments about Audio-Reader or Closed Circuit, please contact us. Kansas Audio-Reader Network
Phone: (785) 864-4600 |
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