Learning Page Chat, March 20, 2003: Her Story

MichaelAH [to All]: "Welcome to tonight's Learning Page Chat..."

MichaelAH [SSForum] exclaims, "tonight's session is a good one... Leni's brought a lot of good resources on Women's History to share with us!"

MichaelAH [SSForum] says, "as we always do, let's start with introductions..."

MichaelAH [SSForum] exclaims, "let us know who you are!"

LeniD [Library of Congress] says, "Thanks Michael...I'm Leni Donlan, the coordinator of the Learning Page at the Library of Congress."

MichaelAH [SSForum] is Michael Hutchison, a social studies teacher in southwestern Indiana

MiguelB says, "Hello ya'll! I'm Mike from San Antonio, Texas. I am an ex-Math teacher now teaching all History courses at a High School Nova Net computer lab."

JeffC waves

WilliamP says, "I'm a choral director from New Orleans"

PhyllisMM has arrived.

TrudyFL says, "I'm Trudy Loop, an instructional technology specialist from Birmingham, Al grades 5-12"

JeffC says, "I'm Jeff Cooper, Education Technology Specialist from the College of Education, Pacific University."

judy1 [guest] says, "Judy: I'm an instructional coach at an elementary school in South Carolina."

KittyT says, "I'm Kitty from SC in the AAM class

LisaWS exclaims, "I'm a teacher of gifted and talented in South Carolina. But originally from Indiana!!"

Kathle [guest] says, "Hi, everyone. I'm Kathleen Anderson, a Language Arts and Social Studies teacher from upstate South Carolina. I'm in the AAM class at Furman."

LisaWS says, "Greenwood. Just south of Indy. My two sisters still live in Indy"

LisaWS says, "Also lived in northern IN"

WilliamP asks, "Valparaiso?"

LeniD [Library of Congress] says, "Any other intros? I have a LOT to show, tonight...speak up :-)"

Lisa [guest] says, "I work with Kathle at an intermediate school"

MichaelAH [SSForum] used to live in Schererville... near Hammond

LisaWS says, "No Milford -- town of 1100! It is south of South Bend and west of Fort Wayne"

MichaelAH [SSForum] defers to Leni on the resources... we can do the geography lesson another time

LeniD [Library of Congress] exclaims, "LOL!"

LeniD [Library of Congress] says, "Thanks, Michael :-)"

LisaWS says, "K :)"

LeniD [Library of Congress] asks, "Ready?"

MichaelAH [SSForum] is

KittyT says, "lets go"

Kathle [guest] says, "Wow, small world! I used to live in Valparaiso! My grandparents lived there."

LeniD [Library of Congress] says, "If you have been here before you know my style...if you haven't take a deep breath..."

KittyT says, "breathing"

LeniD [Library of Congress] exclaims, "Buckle up your seat belts...and let's go!"

MichaelAH [SSForum] waits to see the flames fly from Leni's fingers

LeniD [Library of Congress] asks, "How often do we hear America's story told from a woman's perspective or see it written in a woman's hand? What contributions have women made to the shaping of our country and our culture?"

LeniD [Library of Congress] says, "The Learning Page Community Center for this month is Her Story...let us point you to the resources from the Library of Congress offered for the study of women's history."

LeniD [Library of Congress] asks, "Michael will you please explain projections?"

MichaelAH [to Leni]: "sure"

MichaelAH [SSForum] projects project note.
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When I "project" an URL, you'll see the web site appear in another browser window. This is normal. If you are using a "text client", you'll need to "copy and paste" the URL in a browser window. You may need to switch from one window to another to see the web page. DO NOT close THIS window!
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MichaelAH [to Leni]: "we're ready!"

LeniD [Library of Congress] projects the URL: http://learning.loc.gov/learn/community/cc_herstory.php

MichaelAH [SSForum] checks to see if everyone can see the web page...

MichaelAH [to Leni]: "I'm loading slow tonight, but I'm loading"

LeniD [Library of Congress] says, "Seem to be in slow motion..."

MichaelAH [SSForum] has the page now :)

MichaelAH [SSForum] has it

LeniD [Library of Congress] says, "From American Memory...."

MichaelAH [to Leni]: "might have just been a lot of people accessing it at the same time"

LeniD [Library of Congress] says, "Portraits of the Presidents and First Ladies"

TrudyFL says, "I see it"

LeniD [Library of Congress] says, "hang on...here comes another..."

LeniD [Library of Congress] projects the URL: http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/odmdhtml/preshome.html

LeniD [Library of Congress] says, "Votes for Women"

MichaelAH [SSForum] reminds everyone that all the URLs Leni is sharing will be in tonight's transcript

LeniD [Library of Congress] says, "and another..."

LeniD [Library of Congress] projects the URL: http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/naw/nawshome.html

LeniD [Library of Congress] says, "and...this amazing collection..."

LeniD [Library of Congress] says, "Votes for Women: Suffrage Pictures, 1850-1920"

LeniD [Library of Congress] projects the URL: http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/vfwhtml/vfwhome.html

LeniD [Library of Congress] says, "Which houses this special presentation..."

LeniD [Library of Congress] projects the URL: http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/vfwhtml/vfwtl.html

LeniD [Library of Congress] asks, "still with me?"

MichaelAH [SSForum] is

KittyT says, "i'm here"

LisaWS says, "me too"

MichaelAH [SSForum] checks to see if anyone needs any help....

TrudyFL says, "yes"

Kathle [guest] says, "yes--just looking at pictures"

KittyT asks, "is there a good way to set up my screen so I can see the talking going on along with the projections?"

LeniD [Library of Congress] says, "Other special presentations from the American Memory collections include..."

LeniD [Library of Congress] says, "The Northern Great Plains: Women Pioneers... documenting the life and activities of women pioneers."

LeniD [Library of Congress] projects the URL: http://lcweb2.loc.gov/ammem/award97/ndfahtml/hult_women.html

LeniD [Library of Congress] says, "and..."

LeniD [Library of Congress] says, "Words and Deeds: Women's History with a wonderful selection of primary sources useful in the study of women's history."

LeniD [Library of Congress] projects the URL: http://lcweb2.loc.gov/ammem/mcchtml/womhm.html

LeniD [Library of Congress] says, "Many people are not aware of the images that are available online that are not part of the American Memory Collections."

MichaelAH [to Kitty]: "you might see if you can just do ALT+TAB...."

LeniD [Library of Congress] says, "For teaching purposes, most of these are available for use with your students...there are restrictions for their use in public venues, of course...and some of them can be viewed only as thumbnails."

MichaelAH [to Kitty]: "remember that all the sites are on the transcript, too... so if you can't see something now, you can always go back to it when you get the transcript"

LeniD [Library of Congress] says, "But this is a rich resource worth exploring to augment the offerings of American Memory."

LeniD [Library of Congress] projects the URL: http://lcweb.loc.gov/rr/print/

LeniD [Library of Congress] says, "Follow the link to the Prints & Photographs Online Catalog..."

LeniD [Library of Congress] says, "Here are some examples of what you may find in Prints and Photographs:"

LeniD [Library of Congress] asks, "Ready????"

Edwindwin [guest] has arrived.

KittyT says, "k"

LeniD [Library of Congress] says, "Thanks, Kitty :-)"

LeniD [Library of Congress] says, "Pictorial American: Women's Rights, 1859-1913, Selected Images from the Library of Congress (scroll down the page to take a look)"

LeniD [Library of Congress] projects the URL: http://lcweb.loc.gov/rr/print/pawomrt.html

LeniD [Library of Congress] says, "Rosie Pictures: Select images Relating to American Women Workers During World War II"

LeniD [Library of Congress] projects the URL: http://www.loc.gov/rr/print/126_rosi.html

LeniD [Library of Congress] says, "Women's History Resources in the Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division - Picture Pathfinder"

LeniD [Library of Congress] says, "providing suggested vocabulary terms to use when searching the American Memory collections for women's history items."

LeniD [Library of Congress] projects the URL: http://lcweb.loc.gov/rr/print/237_path.html

LeniD [Library of Congress] says, "This one is really useful to begin the search process :-)"

LeniD [Library of Congress] says, "and this one..."

LeniD [Library of Congress] says, "Women's Activities During the Civil War..."

LeniD [Library of Congress] projects the URL: http://www.loc.gov/rr/print/107_civw.html

LeniD [Library of Congress] says, "The Library of Congress presents Exhibits for the public, which can be viewed in the beautiful Jefferson Building in Washington, DC."

MichaelAH [SSForum] would have loved these... his freshman kids are finishing Civil War projects now...

LeniD [Library of Congress] says, "However, the Library also creates online exhibits to be shared with a global audience."

LeniD [Library of Congress] says, "Ahh...there's much on the Library's web sites for THAT topic, Michael :-)"

LeniD [Library of Congress] says, "Here are some examples of exhibits:"

LeniD [Library of Congress] says, "A Petal from the Rose: the life and work of Elizabeth Shippen Green, early 20th century illustrator."

LeniD [Library of Congress] projects the URL: http://www.loc.gov/rr/print/swann/petal/

LeniD [Library of Congress] asks, "Is that a gorgeous illustration or not???"

MichaelAH [SSForum] agrees it is!

KittyT exclaims, "yes!"

LisaWS asks, "WOW! How do we find these exhibitions?"

MichaelAH [SSForum] can just see Leni typing now....

Edwindwin [guest] says, "Is there anything on women's contributions during WWII? I'm looking for material to correlate with John Knowles's "A Separate Peace."

LeniD [Library of Congress] says, "Blondie Gets Married: a selection of Chic Young's original Blondie comic strips."

LeniD [Library of Congress] projects the URL: http://www.loc.gov/rr/print/swann/blondie/

LeniD [Library of Congress] says, "Margaret Mead: Human Nature and the Power of Culture..."

LeniD [Library of Congress] says, "which explores the major themes in the life and work of Margaret Mead"

MichaelAH [to Lisa [guest]]: "hang on a sec and we'll ask Leni that when she finishes showing the resources :)"

LeniD [Library of Congress] projects the URL: http://www.loc.gov/exhibits/mead/

LeniD [Library of Congress] says, "Women Come to the Front: showing the varied roles women played in WWII"

LeniD [Library of Congress] projects the URL: http://www.loc.gov/exhibits/wcf/wcf0001.html

MichaelAH [SSForum] just started this in US History

Edwindwin [guest] exclaims, "Aha--just the thing, especially Janet Flanner!"

LeniD [Library of Congress] says, "Here is the main address for exhibitions..."

LeniD [Library of Congress] projects the URL: http://www.loc.gov/exhibits/

Kathle [guest] asks, "If we click on any of the links on the page you're shooting us, will we get lost?"

LisaWS says, "Thanks, Leni"

CindyCO [helpdesk] has arrived.

LeniD [Library of Congress] says, "No, I think I'll keep bringing you back with my projections, Kathle."

LeniD [Library of Congress] asks, "right, Michael?"

MichaelAH [to Leni]: "we'll work that out :)"

LeniD [Library of Congress] says, "Something else you may not know about..."

LeniD [Library of Congress] says, "There are Cybercasts of programs filmed during presentation at the Library, such as:"

LeniD [Library of Congress] says, "Globalization and Women in Muslim Societies"

MiguelB says, "I think if you just hit alt tab, it will get you back to tapped in."

LeniD [Library of Congress] projects the URL: http://www.loc.gov/locvideo/mslm/

MichaelAH [to Kathle [guest]]: "don't forget the transcript will have the URLs, and you can easily go back and look at the sites at your own leisure"

LeniD [Library of Congress] says, "and Lifelines: The Literature of Women's Human Rights"

LeniD [Library of Congress] projects the URL: http://www.loc.gov/locvideo/womensday/

MichaelAH [SSForum] was looking at the World War 2 Women's resources :)

LeniD [Library of Congress] says, "These have streaming video presentations..some of which are appropriate for high school students."

LeniD [Library of Congress] says, "Moving on...take a deep breath..."

MichaelAH [SSForum] wonders if Leni has fingernails left?

LeniD [Library of Congress] says, "And on the Learning Page..."

KittyT says, "go for it..."

LeniD [Library of Congress] says, "They are wearing to stubs :-)"

LeniD [Library of Congress] says, "Don't miss the American Memory Timeline"

LeniD [Library of Congress] projects the URL: http://lcweb2.loc.gov/learn/features/timeline/index.html

LeniD [Library of Congress] says, "with sections such as these which are of special interest for our topic:"

LeniD [Library of Congress] says, "Reformers and Crusaders, which examines women's rights."

LeniD [Library of Congress] projects the URL: http://lcweb2.loc.gov/learn/features/timeline/expref/crusader/crusade.htm

LeniD [Library of Congress] says, "Traveling on the Overland Trails (1843-1860) featuring several women's diaries."

LeniD [Library of Congress] says, "(a special love of mine)"

LeniD [Library of Congress] projects the URL: http://lcweb2.loc.gov/learn/features/timeline/expref/oregtral/oregont.htm

LeniD [Library of Congress] says, "Women's Suffrage in the Progressive Era"

LeniD [Library of Congress] projects the URL: http://lcweb2.loc.gov/learn/features/timeline/progress/suffrage/suffrage.html

LeniD [Library of Congress] says, "Women in the Union Armies"

LeniD [Library of Congress] projects the URL: http://lcweb2.loc.gov/learn/features/timeline/civilwar/northwar/women.htm

LeniD [Library of Congress] says, "The American Memory Timeline is our "overarching" feature...it makes a great overview for historical studies of ALL kinds."

LeniD [Library of Congress] says, "Also from the Learning Page..."

LeniD [Library of Congress] says, "Women Pioneers...another feature presentation from the Learning Page"

LeniD [Library of Congress] projects the URL: http://memory.loc.gov/learn/features/women/women.html

LeniD [Library of Congress] exclaims, "and Who's That Lady? an activity to use with your students...a turn-of-the-century First Ladies Bowl!"

LeniD [Library of Congress] projects the URL: http://memory.loc.gov/learn/features/lady/index.html

LeniD [Library of Congress] says, "For the younger set..."

LeniD [Library of Congress] exclaims, "Don't miss these offerings from Americas Library!"

LeniD [Library of Congress] says, "Laura Ingalls Wilder..."

LeniD [Library of Congress] projects the URL: http://www.americaslibrary.gov/cgi-bin/page.cgi/jb/recon/ingalls_1

LeniD [Library of Congress] says, "Althea Gibson"

LeniD [Library of Congress] projects the URL: http://www.americaslibrary.gov/cgi-bin/page.cgi/jb/modern/gibson_1

LeniD [Library of Congress] says, "Dorothea Lange"

LeniD [Library of Congress] projects the URL: http://www.americaslibrary.gov/cgi-bin/page.cgi/jb/modern/lange_1

LeniD [Library of Congress] says, "Fannie Farmer..."

LeniD [Library of Congress] says, "(check out THIS image...love it!)"

LeniD [Library of Congress] projects the URL: http://www.americaslibrary.gov/cgi-bin/page.cgi/jb/reform/farmer_1

Kathleen [guest] has arrived.

LeniD [Library of Congress] says, "and from the Learning Page again..."

MichaelAH [SSForum] shows Kathleen the URL: http://www.americaslibrary.gov/cgi-bin/page.cgi/jb/reform/farmer_1

LeniD [Library of Congress] says, "Lessons for you to try with your students...like..."

LeniD [Library of Congress] says, "Ladies, Contraband and Spies: Women in the Civil War"

LeniD [Library of Congress] projects the URL: http://memory.loc.gov/learn/lessons/01/spies/index.html

LisaWS exclaims, "Great title!"

LeniD [Library of Congress] says, "We love it, too, Lisa :-)"

LeniD [Library of Congress] says, "Voices for Votes: Suffrage Strategies"

LeniD [Library of Congress] projects the URL: http://memory.loc.gov/learn/lessons/00/suffrage/index.html

LeniD [Library of Congress] says, "Women, Their Rights and Nothing Less"

LeniD [Library of Congress] projects the URL: http://memory.loc.gov/learn/lessons/99/suffrage/intro.html

LeniD [Library of Congress] says, "and..."

LeniD [Library of Congress] says, "Stand Up and Sing: Music and Our Reform History"

Edwin [guest] has arrived.

LeniD [Library of Congress] projects the URL: http://memory.loc.gov/learn/lessons/99/sing/intro.html

MichaelAH [SSForum] says, "look"

Kathleen [guest] asks, "I think I got bumped out of the chat room, and lost you for a few minutes. Am I here with my evil twin?"

MichaelAH [to Kathleen [guest]]: "nope, you're here all alone :)"

Lisa [guest] says, "Yes, yes you are...."

LeniD [Library of Congress] says, "Welcome back, Kathleen."

JeffC has to run... bye all.

Edwin [guest] exclaims, "I'm back after being disconnected. A newbie--I'll just watch for a while!"

JeffC goes home.

LeniD [Library of Congress] exclaims, "I'm almost finished with the tour...seems I knocked some of you out of the tour bus!"

LeniD [Library of Congress] says, "And donut miss this brand new (published TODAY!) activity for you and your students..."

MichaelAH [to Leni]: "don't worry... they'll have everything in the transcript"

LeniD [Library of Congress] projects the URL: http://lcweb2.loc.gov/learn/features/womenswords/

LeniD [Library of Congress] says, "Poke around and see what they have to say :-)"

MichaelAH [to Leni]: "that's a COOL site"

LeniD [Library of Congress] -))) We had a lot of fun creating this little activity.

LeniD [Library of Congress] says, "There is another Activity coming from the Learning Page..."

LeniD [Library of Congress] says, "It will offer more depth...should be up in a few weeks..."

KittyT exclaims, "this is a really neat page!"

LeniD [Library of Congress] says, "Pages from Her Story (emphasizes diaries and oral histories) over the traditional teaching eras for U.S. History."

LeniD [Library of Congress] says, "Glad you like it Kitty :-)"

KittyT says, "Someone had a lot of fun being creative! :-)"

LeniD [Library of Congress] exclaims, "From American Memory ... a new collection will by up by June...an amazing collection about the American Woman. Watch for it!"

LeniD [Library of Congress] says, "LOL...we all did, Kitty :-)"

Lisa [guest] says, "Thank you. It has been very nice reading you this evening."

LeniD [Library of Congress] says, "We post the edited transcripts on the Learning Page, folks..."

KittyT says, "Thank you so much Leni; it was very informative"

LeniD [Library of Congress] projects the URL: http://learning.loc.gov/learn/community/chat/chattranscripts.html

MiguelB says, "Leni, Great job!!"

LeniD [Library of Congress] says, "We would very much appreciate your feedback about this chat."

LeniD [Library of Congress] projects the URL: http://memory.loc.gov/learn/community/chat/chateval.html

MichaelAH [to All....]: "about the Social STudies forum..."

Edwin [guest] exclaims, "As a newbie I'm amazed at the capabilities here!"

MichaelAH . o O ( sorry, wanted to get a plug in....:) )

TrudyFL says, "thanks Leni"

LeniD [Library of Congress] says, "Thanks for the kind words as well! :-)"

Martha [guest] says, "Great show! Thanks"

MichaelAH [SSForum] says, "we have a special Social Studies forum next Wednesday that some of you or all of you might be interested in..."

LisaWS says, "I am amazed! This was great."

LeniD [Library of Congress] says, "Bowing deeply...and blowing on those flaming fingers."

Edwin [guest] asks, "Michael, what is your session next week?"

MichaelAH [SSForum] says, "Our special guest for that session will be Ron Maxwell, who directed and wrote the screenplay for "Gods and Generals" as well as "Gettysburg""

LisaWS exclaims, "very cool!"

KittyT asks, "Leni, do you actually work in DC or do the creators of these pages live all over the us?"

LeniD [Library of Congress] exclaims, "Ooooh! Sounds wonderful, Michael!"

Kathleen [guest] exclaims, "Thanks a lot--this was really interesting!"

MichaelAH [SSForum] says, "our session will be at 7:45 p.m. Eastern (4:45 pacific)... Ron starts asking questions at 8 p.m. Eastern"

LeniD [Library of Congress] says, "I work in DC..we do use contractors from all over the country."

LeniD [to KittyT]: "the graphic designer who did the Women's Words activity lives in Belgium!"

Edwin [guest] says, "Sounds interesting, Michael. Thanks."

MichaelAH [to Edwin [guest]]: "hope you can join us"

KittyT says, "cool--do they have tours at the Library of Congress on how all this is created? I'm headed to DC this summer."

Edwin [guest] says, "Will definitely do."

LeniD [to KittyT]: "If you come to DC, Kitty, look me up :-)"

KittyT says, "k"

KittyT says, "I'm wanting to do more touring of the LOC"

LeniD [Library of Congress] says, "Questions? You have unbuckled your seat belts...done some breathing and we actually have about 10 minutes, if you would like to ask questions :-)"

MichaelAH [to Leni]: "wanna tell them about the next Learning Page Chat?"

KittyT asks, "yes, when is it?"

Edwin [guest] says, "I'm all ears--er, eyes."

LeniD [Library of Congress] says, "Is there a particular page you want me to go back to, Kitty? I'll be happy to drop you off :-)"

LeniD [Library of Congress] says, "Ahhh...the chat for April is about "We the People"..."

Mar [guest] asks, "I'm a newbie. How do I find chats like this on other topics?"

LeniD [Library of Congress] says, "We will be talking about using the Library of Congress Web sites to learn about government and civics."

KittyT says, "I guess if all the pages are in the transcript, I'll go back later and look them up."

MichaelAH [to Mar [guest]]: "you can look at the tapped in calendar...."

Mar [guest] says, "Thanks"

MichaelAH [to Mar [guest]]: "it's at http://www.tappedin.sri.com/cgi-bin/calendar/calendar.cgi"

MichaelAH [SSForum] says, "or if you look at the other TAPPED IN window, click on the Calendar link at the top of the page"

LeniD [Library of Congress] says, "there will be a special emphasis on Thomas, the Legislative web site maintained by the Library of Congress."

MiguelB says, "Just make sure that you get the correct time zone on the calendar."

LeniD [Library of Congress] exclaims, "It's amazing!"

MichaelAH [SSForum] is currently dealing with a room full of teenagers...

Kathleen [guest] asks, "How are these collections organized? When I browse the LOC I sometimes have a lot of trouble finding materials that are related. Is this a work in progress?"

LeniD [Library of Congress] asks, "Kathleen...may I suggest that you try the Learning Page?"

LeniD [Library of Congress] says, "We have created this as the "front door" to the collections for educators..."

TrudyFL says, "Leni - I came across an loc page today trying to help my 7th grader find bio info on Robert Stoddard, the poet he was reciting. Nothing was on the web...I went to ixquick.com and came to an loc link and there he was in a collection of University of Iowa libraries...impressive"

LeniD [Library of Congress] says, "and we group, add contextual information..theme..etc. to make it work for you."

LeniD [Library of Congress] says, "Wow...you can find us in many ways, Trudy :-)"

TrudyFL says, "maybe because there was a pdf file involved? I'm not sure"

Edwin [guest] says, "You guys must be one of the government's best kept secrets. I for one will spread the word."

MichaelAH [to Trudy]: "maybe Google would have it listed?"

LeniD [Library of Congress] says, "Hmmm...not sure. Write to me if you want to find out more."

TrudyFL says, "no"

LeniD [Library of Congress] exclaims, "Edwin...you are right. Please DO spread the word!"

Edwin [guest] exclaims, "10-4!"

MichaelAH [to Trudy]: "wondered because google has a lot of .pdf files listed as well as .html equivalent pages"

LeniD [Library of Congress] :-)

TrudyFL says, "maybe so, but google is the first place I looked..."

TrudyFL says, "Thanks, Leni and Michael...it was great...will pass along to our teachers"

MichaelAH [SSForum] waves to Leni

KittyT asks, "Leni, it's been an eyeful; thank you very much! How do I look you up in DC?"

LeniD [Library of Congress] says, "KittyT...send me e-mail ldon@loc.gov and we'll make it happen."

KittyT exclaims, "sounds great! It sounds like you have a fascinating job!"

WilliamP exclaims, "Thanks for a good session. I always appreciate the Library of Congress!"

Edwin [guest] says, "Thanks, you guys. I'll be back next time as a member."

LeniD [Library of Congress] says, "Thanks, William :-) It's good to "see" you again."

LeniD [Library of Congress] says, "Excellent, Edwin."

MiguelB exclaims, "This was a good sample. I enjoyed it!"

LeniD [Library of Congress] says, "Glad to hear that, MiguelB..please come back again :-)"

MiguelB says, "Not that easy. I work on Mon. Wed. nights and sometimes can't join in."

LeniD [Library of Congress] says, "Well you can join my chats...they are all on Thursday :-)"

LisaWS says, "I thought this was going to be a pain--but it was so interesting and fun! I'll be back"

LeniD [Library of Congress] says, "LOL..tell it like it is, Lisa :-)))"

LisaWS says, "That's a hoosier for ya!! ;)"

LeniD [Library of Congress] says, "It's a good thing, Lisa. Keep it up :-)"

Judy1 [guest] says, "I enjoyed the tour. Thanks."

LeniD [Library of Congress] says, "OK, folks. The next chat is awaiting our departure. See you all soon..."