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Bicycling has certainly increased due to the pandemic. Folks are digging out bikes from their basements and the backs of their garages. There are fewer cars crowding the bike lanes. Before we share how technology can contribute to your enjoyment of cycling here are some things to consider before you get on your bikes and…
Safari A journey or expedition, for hunting, exploration, or investigation (especially in eastern Africa). Dictionary.com Everyone is aware that the origins of the word safari are related to hunting exotic animals in Kenya and other African countries. The term has morphed over the years to include “camera” safaris. For our purposes we are going to…
Whether you are a serious crafter or just a dabbler, there are a multitude of digital resources for you: apps, courses, YouTube tutorials, and online websites that allow you to play graphic designer. I can’t begin to provide a comprehensive guide to what is available so I am going to share a few favorites, plus…
You think you know what you’re doing and then…you’re stuck! √ You are struggling with Zoom because you really want to communicate with your friends and relatives. √ Someone told you about a new weather app for your smartphone, but you don’t remember how to add an app. √ You haven’t seen your grandkids in…
“Memoirs are the backstairs of history” George Meredith, English novelist and poet Our lives are full of stories. Often convinced no one else will feel our lives worth noticing, we pass on taking the time to reflect and record. I think that is a mistake. Both my grandfather and aunt wrote their memoirs. I cannot…
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Charlotte Kinney Simpson, my great-great grandmother, ran a temperance hotel with her husband. When I look at this old family picture I see a conservative woman who probably worked hard her entire life. I know that she and my great-great grandfather, Hernando Cortez Simpson raised daughters who had careers outside the home—a bit unusual for…
We haven’t seen our grandkids in Minnesota in seven months or our grandkids in Boston in four months. With travel restricted and social distancing in place, it is going to be a while longer before we see any of them face-to-face! Not the situation we or anyone else want. But fortunately, technology can help us…
Zoom is a great way to connect with multiple people. I have found it easy to use on both my iPad and and my MacBook Air. Last night I successfully connected with three families across the country. They were using either a Chrome Book or a PC. I tried to download the app to my…