Dreamwidth
For those of you who are using Dreamwidth, I'm "blinker" on that site. I'm not sure if I'm really highly motivated to use my account over there, but please add me to your reading list if you are starting to post there.
And now, a poll...
What are your plans for LJ's new Facebook/Twitter reposting features?
Reposting every single word I say on LJ including comments I leave on your friends-only posts, so you might as well kick me out now
0(0.0%)
Reposting my own posts, enabling you to read the same posts on 3 different sites, so you might as well take me off your default view now
0(0.0%)
Making sure those are disabled as soon as I figure out how
10(62.5%)
What's a Twitter?
2(12.5%)
Other (describe below)
4(25.0%)
Friends list PSA
So I went to the Add/Remove Friends page to make a small change, and unexpectedly wound up cutting my LJ friends list down by about half. If you were in that half, it wasn't anything you said and I still like you. I'm trying to work up to maybe using this space to talk about things again, and it felt too much like shouting into a crowded room.
Camera advice?
Inspired by some photographer friends, I've picked up my camera again and I've been having a lot of fun with it lately. Unfortunately, it seems to have fallen victim to the Canon IXUS shutter sticking problem. It's mostly working but I'm not sure how long that will last. K's camera had this back in June when we were at 
danger_chick's wedding, and there's really not much you can do if the camera's out of warranty. So I probably need a new camera.
My current camera is a Canon Powershot A95 that I bought back in 2005. It's on the large size for a point-and-shoot, but still almost pocket-size. I love the flip-out LCD. I use the macro lens and night shot modes often, the full manual mode not so often. I mostly take pictures outdoors, lots of nature stuff. Also some cute kid photos of adorable nephews. Since we've had two Canon point-and-shoots flake out within 6 months, I'm reluctant to buy another one.
I'm kind of torn between getting another compact camera with manual mode etc. and getting an SLR. The technical advantages of the SLR are obvious, and it would be the better camera to have if I got around to taking a photo class in the spring (K is strongly encouraging me to do this, much like I had to kick her ass to get her to sign up for pottery classes on which she's now hooked). My only concern is that having a bigger camera will mean I have to make more of an effort to take it with me. If I do get an SLR, it will probably be one of the entry-level Canons or Nikons.
ETA: On second thought, maybe I should save a ton of $ and get a Fuji Instax instead. My Flickr output would go way down, but the refrigerator door would look awesome.
For the photographically-inclined among you, what are you shooting with and how do you like it?
danger_chick's wedding, and there's really not much you can do if the camera's out of warranty. So I probably need a new camera.My current camera is a Canon Powershot A95 that I bought back in 2005. It's on the large size for a point-and-shoot, but still almost pocket-size. I love the flip-out LCD. I use the macro lens and night shot modes often, the full manual mode not so often. I mostly take pictures outdoors, lots of nature stuff. Also some cute kid photos of adorable nephews. Since we've had two Canon point-and-shoots flake out within 6 months, I'm reluctant to buy another one.
I'm kind of torn between getting another compact camera with manual mode etc. and getting an SLR. The technical advantages of the SLR are obvious, and it would be the better camera to have if I got around to taking a photo class in the spring (K is strongly encouraging me to do this, much like I had to kick her ass to get her to sign up for pottery classes on which she's now hooked). My only concern is that having a bigger camera will mean I have to make more of an effort to take it with me. If I do get an SLR, it will probably be one of the entry-level Canons or Nikons.
ETA: On second thought, maybe I should save a ton of $ and get a Fuji Instax instead. My Flickr output would go way down, but the refrigerator door would look awesome.
For the photographically-inclined among you, what are you shooting with and how do you like it?
Honk!
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My friend Ali came up from New York for the weekend, and we spent the afternoon at the Honk! Festival in Davis Square watching some awesome bands perform. Click through to Flickr for the whole set of pics.
Jell-O for Obama
[Blatant attempt to tap my network, please propagate far and wide]
Some of you may remember my friend Liz Hickok's really amazing San Francisco in Jell-O photo series from a few years back.
Anyway, she now has a Jell-O tribute to Obama's first 100 days in the White House up on her site.
Liz would like to get The White House: The First 100 Days (in Jell-O) to the actual White House somehow and is looking for folks who might be able to help. I don't have any White House connections myself, but maybe you or someone you know does? Let me know, or contact Liz directly (liz at lizhickok dot com). Thanks!
Some of you may remember my friend Liz Hickok's really amazing San Francisco in Jell-O photo series from a few years back.
Anyway, she now has a Jell-O tribute to Obama's first 100 days in the White House up on her site.
Liz would like to get The White House: The First 100 Days (in Jell-O) to the actual White House somehow and is looking for folks who might be able to help. I don't have any White House connections myself, but maybe you or someone you know does? Let me know, or contact Liz directly (liz at lizhickok dot com). Thanks!
[local] Extra ticket for Sarah Haskins @ MIT - Saturday 8pm
[I need to set up a local filter, but I'm lazy]
I have an extra ticket to see Sarah Haskins at MIT on Saturday night. Anybody want to come with? Let me know.
If you haven't seen Sarah's "Target Women" videos, they're worth checking out.
I have an extra ticket to see Sarah Haskins at MIT on Saturday night. Anybody want to come with? Let me know.
If you haven't seen Sarah's "Target Women" videos, they're worth checking out.
East Somerville Main Streets news
For those of you in/near East Somerville (which is not a cultural mecca like Davis Square, but has better burritos), we have some good stuff coming up:
The East Somerville Main Streets 2nd birthday celebration is on Monday, March 2. Details at eastsomervillemainstreets.org.
There are also some great photos from our Interpreting East Somerville photo show at City Hall up for silent auction.
The East Somerville Main Streets 2nd birthday celebration is on Monday, March 2. Details at eastsomervillemainstreets.org.
There are also some great photos from our Interpreting East Somerville photo show at City Hall up for silent auction.
*yawn*
Being home alone for the second weekend in a row makes Beth bored. Is there anything fun going on tonight, or will I have lots of time to work on my costume for tomorrow night's Oscar party?
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year, everyone!
K and I have been down in Key West since Christmas, heading back tomorrow. We're having a great trip full of fun outdoor activities (kayaking, snorkeling, cycling around town, etc. but no long walks on the beach because the beaches down here aren't all that long). I hope all of my friends in Boston are enjoying your 6-10 inches of snow.
K and I have been down in Key West since Christmas, heading back tomorrow. We're having a great trip full of fun outdoor activities (kayaking, snorkeling, cycling around town, etc. but no long walks on the beach because the beaches down here aren't all that long). I hope all of my friends in Boston are enjoying your 6-10 inches of snow.