More fun with pencil and an old video camera...
This time my daughter distracted me while I was doing the filming and the footage did not end up matching the script...
Every now and then I get a zany idea of how to promote libraries these days. It is getting tougher and tougher to get people through the doors on a regular basis which surprises me because more and more libraries are becoming community focused.
Libraries now need to be vibrant, interesting places less about books and more about spaces, flexibility and community focused events...
Check out my latest odd animation at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jyV4H-OKg4M
Hope you enjoy it!
Tuesday, 29 May 2018
Friday, 25 May 2018
The question of why..?
So often we get up and head off to work without questioning why... We go about our lives waiting for the weekend thinking we are doing it for the money or for our families or for some other reason... In a meeting earlier this week (that just happened to be at work) I was introduced to the concept of why...
Not the why do we bother going to work (to make the money to pay the bills) but more the why did I want to work in a library in the first place. Also the bigger question that filtered through my mind was why does a library exist in our local community.
The question of why is the heart of marketing, selling yourself and what you do and how you do it can only truly be sold if you understand the why and can clearly state that.So here goes...
Hi my name is Tim and I am passionate about my community. I want to be a great husband and father and strive to be that every day. I think that where I live is a great place for me, my family and my friends but it can be made better. I look for the best in everyone I meet and I believe that the people I work with can and do achieve great things. I need to challenge myself to do more with my knowledge and skills, equally I need to challenge those who I cross paths with to see the more that they too can do and be. I am lucky to be the Team Leader of the local library... I strongly believe that libraries are now so much more than books... They are the places where people can meet just for a coffee and a chat. Libraries can be hangout places, performance spaces, the research center for a brand new idea or the place where you uncover the branch of your family tree where the best nuts are sourced... We are the place you should go to be cool in summer and warm in winter... Libraries of today are where you should be greeted like a friend and treated like family... The hallowed halls of the past are gone... Has it been a while between visits? Come check us out... You'll be surprised...
So how'd I do? Wanna visit?
Not the why do we bother going to work (to make the money to pay the bills) but more the why did I want to work in a library in the first place. Also the bigger question that filtered through my mind was why does a library exist in our local community.
The question of why is the heart of marketing, selling yourself and what you do and how you do it can only truly be sold if you understand the why and can clearly state that.So here goes...
Hi my name is Tim and I am passionate about my community. I want to be a great husband and father and strive to be that every day. I think that where I live is a great place for me, my family and my friends but it can be made better. I look for the best in everyone I meet and I believe that the people I work with can and do achieve great things. I need to challenge myself to do more with my knowledge and skills, equally I need to challenge those who I cross paths with to see the more that they too can do and be. I am lucky to be the Team Leader of the local library... I strongly believe that libraries are now so much more than books... They are the places where people can meet just for a coffee and a chat. Libraries can be hangout places, performance spaces, the research center for a brand new idea or the place where you uncover the branch of your family tree where the best nuts are sourced... We are the place you should go to be cool in summer and warm in winter... Libraries of today are where you should be greeted like a friend and treated like family... The hallowed halls of the past are gone... Has it been a while between visits? Come check us out... You'll be surprised...
So how'd I do? Wanna visit?
Saturday, 21 April 2018
School holidays means family time
I just love the school holidays. Not only does it feel busier at work but it is also a great opportunity on my days off for my family to do things together. We never have a dull moment when Master 12, Miss 10 and Miss 8 are on holidays. Sleepovers, birthday parties and day outings fit in around trips to the library, coffees with family and friends and of course family movie nights.
Only yesterday was a prime example of this when we decided to visit an animal park my wife and I both recalled fondly from when we were kids, somewhere we had not visited for many, many (many times many) years. Cuddly Creek Wildlife Sanctuary has changed its name but it is still as awesome as we remembered and our three kids had an absolute ball as well. An abundance of monkey varieties had all five of us highly entertained and the opportunity to cuddle and hold a koala just topped off a brilliant day.
Sure we shared the park with crowds of others, but the park felt like it had enough room for all of us. It was not large but it was well planned and took us hours to see what we saw (we still missed the reptile room). Such an amazing day and such a great bonding opportunity for the Law clan. 5 stars easily. Well worth a visit and we vow we will return when Miss 10 and 8 are older and stronger so they too can share the thrill of cuddling a koala.
Only yesterday was a prime example of this when we decided to visit an animal park my wife and I both recalled fondly from when we were kids, somewhere we had not visited for many, many (many times many) years. Cuddly Creek Wildlife Sanctuary has changed its name but it is still as awesome as we remembered and our three kids had an absolute ball as well. An abundance of monkey varieties had all five of us highly entertained and the opportunity to cuddle and hold a koala just topped off a brilliant day.
Sure we shared the park with crowds of others, but the park felt like it had enough room for all of us. It was not large but it was well planned and took us hours to see what we saw (we still missed the reptile room). Such an amazing day and such a great bonding opportunity for the Law clan. 5 stars easily. Well worth a visit and we vow we will return when Miss 10 and 8 are older and stronger so they too can share the thrill of cuddling a koala.
Wednesday, 7 March 2018
Nevermoor such a joy to read
New children's fantasy Jessica Townsend (@digressica) has produced a true crowd pleaser with her debut novel Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow. This book has a kick butt female lead, a mysterious, monstrous villain and so many fun and quirky characters. I have truly loved sharing this story with my daughter of ten years.
I for one cannot wait for the sequel. I cannot recommend this awesome book enough. One for fantasy fans of any age.
I for one cannot wait for the sequel. I cannot recommend this awesome book enough. One for fantasy fans of any age.
Sunday, 18 February 2018
Family day at the Adelaide Zoo
What a delightful day yesterday was... A perfect, sunny day... The perfect day for some family fun... The Laws were lucky enough to head to the Adelaide Zoo thanks to a family fun day we shared with thousands of others. We caught up with the Smiths and the Crooks as well as this fun day was for families who have someone working in retail. There was a free afternoon at the zoo but before that (and twice after) there were sideshow rides and a sausage sizzle, soft drink and lemonade ice block for all. I rediscovered the horrid Wipe Out ride which had claimed my stomach last time. I also discovered that I can no longer wimp out when ever that (or any other) thrill ride is on my radar, especially when my youngest (Miss 7) jumped on the Wipe Out with me and not just the once...
The zoo is always a great day out... Even better when it is free...
The zoo is always a great day out... Even better when it is free...
Friday, 2 February 2018
Saturday night trip to funsville
Sunnyside here we come! I love catching up with our wonderful friends in the picturesque paradise that is Sunnyside. A hop, skip and jump from home we have friends with young kids like ours who have oodles and oodles of room. We love the open space, the gorgeous view of the river and Mypo and of course the generous, delightful hospitality of wonderful people.
Tonight is going to be a good one with numerous families coming along to join the fun. Everyone is bringing something along to share and this has given the Laws a chance this afternoon to cook up a storm in the kitchen with yummy home made pizzas.
I cannot wait for tonight to begin. All aboard for a trip to funsville!! Lets go...
Tonight is going to be a good one with numerous families coming along to join the fun. Everyone is bringing something along to share and this has given the Laws a chance this afternoon to cook up a storm in the kitchen with yummy home made pizzas.
I cannot wait for tonight to begin. All aboard for a trip to funsville!! Lets go...
I, Timothy
Date day is back and I am seriously happy. With our three angels home from school for six weeks my days off during the week became heavenly sleep-in days but there was no chance for my gorgeous wife and I to duck off for the day to a new restaurant or the movies for some adult time and conversation. School is back though and summer holidays are over. This means that date days are back on... YAY!!
Today we disappeared to a nearby cinema to catch new film 'I, Tonya' and wow was it a real eye-opener. I kind of knew the story of the American figure skater who had her knee smashed in but I had little to no idea of the whole story. If this film is to be believed Tonya Harding had her whole world against her from the start and 'the incident' was caused by a whole heap of stupidity that seems to be not entirely her fault.
This film really made me feel for the central character and I was glued to the screen from start to finish. Not at all what I expected, but an amazing story very well told.
Today we disappeared to a nearby cinema to catch new film 'I, Tonya' and wow was it a real eye-opener. I kind of knew the story of the American figure skater who had her knee smashed in but I had little to no idea of the whole story. If this film is to be believed Tonya Harding had her whole world against her from the start and 'the incident' was caused by a whole heap of stupidity that seems to be not entirely her fault.
This film really made me feel for the central character and I was glued to the screen from start to finish. Not at all what I expected, but an amazing story very well told.
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