Friday, May 4, 2012

Save It for Later on Pinterest

I have to say, I have a million posts swirling around my brain.

There is so much I want and need to deliberate in the form of sharing here at Sperk*.  The high-quality responses I typically receive in the comments always surprise me and I am grateful.  Your stories and insight propel my initial pondering into compelling conversations, helping me to discover even more of what I am trying to grasp.  THIS ALWAYS HAPPENS.

To gather my thoughts into a cohesive and purposeful state, I usually read articles of interest via Twitter or Pulse News, or I will pin, pin, pin on Pinterest.  However, today, organized thought eludes me. 

I am thinking that if I share some of the content I have been curating at Pinterest (or using in desperation to bind an idea into a succinct bit of writing), it may be fruitful in helping me to work out whatever restlessness keeps me from focus.
 
I visited Delilah over at Confessions of a Semi-Domesticated Mama this morning because I know she regularly shares her pins of interest in a category she calls “Pin…teresting.”  I was taken aback to find that she too is feeling restless.  She questions the change in weather in being the cause and I, too, am going to go that route:


Please enjoy this bit of a highlight from my beloved curating project over at Pinterest as I attempt to deal with the global warming that is transpiring within my brain:

For Fun: Vintage Dresses

Did you know that I love vintage dresses?  I do.  I really do.  If I ever acquire a ton of expendable cash, I'm going to line my mega walk-in closet with archival quality boxes full of them.  I may wear them, too!

                                                                       
Source: nymag.com via Sperk* on Pinterest

                                                                       Source: omgthatdress.tumblr.com via Sperk* on Pinterest

                                                                       


For Kids: Tech and EdTech

Summer is coming!  What are you going to do with your kids on a rainy day?  How can you be sure your students don't lose skills they acquired during the school year?  Check out my Tech/EdTech board for ideas on engaging your children over the summer.

Are you a fan of TEDTalks?  You'll love the newly launched TEDEd:

                                                                        Source: youtube.com via Sperk* on Pinterest



Kids too young for Facebook but dying to get social online?  
Help your children learn social media skills on PixyKids: Social media for ages 6-12:



                                                                          Source: pixykids.com via Sperk* on Pinterest





Maybe summer is a good time for your kids learn Spanish?  There's an App for that:

                                                                        Source: blogs.kqed.org via Sperk* on Pinterest



For You: Stories About Moms

Just in time for Mother's Day, I created a pin board of stories found around the blogosphere about mothers.  If you come across an great one, let me know.  If you would like to collaborate in gathering content, by all means, let me know and I'll add you to the board.



                                                                                  Source: blogher.com via Sperk* on Pinterest



shared this moving story about her mom this week 

                                                                        Source: peopledothingswiththeirlives.com via Sperk* on Pinterest



There couldn't be a pin board curating stories about moms
without this one from Ado at The Momalog:

                                                                        Source: themomalog.com via Sperk* on Pinterest


My brain now feels cooled off and clear.  Thanks for accompanying me as I sift through the stuff that obstructs clear and concise thought! Go check out my Pinterest profile for more curation-creation by Sperk*.


7 comments:

  1. I did notice quite a flourish of pinning from you the other day! I quite adore those vintage dresses.

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  2. Wow, I just took a look at your Pinterest boards. I've barely begun to arrange mine. Yours are phenomenal. I need to return and peruse. Thank you, Sperk, for the inclusion in your post! I appreciate it. That is soooo nice. And yes, the restlessness. It's 2:30 p.m. on a beautiful Friday - and I've only just turned on the computer. I have posts to write, as well, but my vegetable garden was calling to me. And now, instead of returning to the outdoor vegetables I'll be tempted to spend some time on my vegetable board. I was inspired looking at yours! Thanks again. The global warming in your brain, I liked that. And the vintage dresses - they rock!

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    1. I have read your story about your mom several times. I come away with envy, for I do not share closeness with my family. But I also come away with a great sense of awe and hope for the love that exists in the world. I hope your story is widely read. Glad you like my pin boards. I take that as a high compliment coming from an educator...and...weren't you a librarian? Information is empowering, which is my motivation for devoting so much time to it. I want everyone to have a shot at empowerment!

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  3. Those dresses are gorgeous! Although, I have to say, I'm glad I don't need to wear the corsets that went under them. Thrombosis!

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    1. Thx! Yes, today's clothes are much more suited for a relaxed but active lifestyle. You are tremendously funny! ;)

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  4. Wow, your Pinterest looks amazing!! I haven't got around to setting one up yet, however looking at your I'm keen to start :-)
    Raquel

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    1. Thanks! Glad you looked at it and like it. I truly am passionate about sharing info and ideas, and Pinterest is great for that.

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