I Sold Your Guitar for Crack

No, I didn’t sell your anything for crack. It’s just one of the things I heard today trying to get ready for my classes in the fall.

My computer lit class is coming along nicely. I’ve gotten three units done so far. Computer Lit is a challenging course to teach because most students are computer literate. I’ve decided to make the class more about how to buy a computer and then a survey of using computers for multimedia purposes. I’ve almost done the purchasing section.

I was able to go the gym today. I joined a gym that is in walking distance from my apartment. So, today I walked. After the workout, I decided to go do my job. I took my digital cameras and played tourist. I first went to City Park and walked the section around the Museum of Art. I think I got some good pictures, but I don’t have a card reader right now. I then went down to the Quarter. I find New Orleans on a weekday late in the afternoon right after it rained is one of most magical places. It was gorgeous. I also think I got some good pictures, especially one that got the street sign “Royal” with Jesus in the background. And I got to hear the title of my blog from a local.

My goal with all these pictures is twofold. First of all, I want a stock photography folder for my class to use. This will be for my Web Design, Desktop Publishing, and Digital Graphics class. This way I can eliminate “Google ganking.” This is the practice of taking photos from Google Images or such and using them in making your own design. Now Fair Use protects somewhat, but let’s face it everyone does it. My goal is to teach kids not to. They almost all have digital cameras (or phones that have cameras) and they should start their own photo collection. The second reason is personal. I want to decorate my apartment, and instead of buying art or photographs, I need to do it. Besides it will only allow me to improve my skills.

I can’t wait to hang up my picture of One Eyed Jacks in the bathroom.