The Marvels of Computer Communication

Technology is an amazing thing. Overwhelming, in fact. When we think back to what didn't exist just a few short years ago to now, and imagine what might be ahead...it's mind boggling.

I have to say, the best thing about technology to me is the way you can stay in touch with family and friends now. Texting, skype, email, ipod, iphone, computers, youtube, twitter, cell phones...the list seems endless.

One of my sons is getting his master's in Technology. He's currently a special education teacher now in Wisconsin. (Yes, there's a fancier name - ED/LD or something...) and he's enjoyed dabbling in technology more and more over the years.
Since Christmas, we've been enjoying face to face visits on something called SKYPE.
It's free - and I recommend it to anyone who has a microphone and camera on their phone. Or...you can buy one on EBAY for less than ten bucks.

Check out this link to see a funny short on communicating with your grandchildren across the miles. It shows us visiting from Tucson, AZ, with our son and his family in Green Bay, WI. The clip is extra interesting because it incorporates computer, SKYPE, video camera, and iphone - all within the context of a family good-night bedtime story.



Let me end with this - circulates around in an email now and then, but if you're new to email...it's fresh to you:

You know you are in 2010 when....

1. You accidentally enter your password on the microwave.

2. You haven’t played solitaire with real cards in years.

3. You have a list of 15 phone numbers to reach your family of 3.

4. You e-mail the person who works at the desk next to you.

5. Your reason for not staying in touch with friends and family is that they don’t have e-mail addresses.

6. You pull up in your own driveway and use your cell phone to see if anyone is home to help you carry in the groceries.

7 Every commercial on television has a web site at the bottom of the screen.

8. Leaving the house without your cell phone, which you didn’t have the first 20 or 30 (or 60) years of your life, is now a cause for panic and you turn around to go and get it.

10. You get up in the morning and go on line before getting your coffee.

11. You start tilting your head sideways to smile. : )

12. You’re reading this and nodding and laughing.

Have a great week!