Doing away with the old . . .

After eight years or so, my computer hard drive and mother board (I think) started causing major problems. I back up somewhat regularly, so I was up-to-date before the final crash (It is near, but hasn't happened yet. I keep getting blue screens with lots of codes, errors, etc., posted in white).

We had purchased two Dell desktops before, so this was what I decided upon once more. It has 6 gigs of memory and a 20" flat screen that is amazingly clear. Man, is it ever fast! Still, I miss the old one, as it was familiar to the touch. I am learning about this new one as I go, and especially getting used to (1) the new keyboard . . . keys seem to be closer together than before), and (2) Vista (I had XP Pro). In time it will all come together. If it doesn't, I will be calling on one of you.

Life is like this, in that we are always upgrading, so to speak, learning new ways to cope and deal with frustrations and disappointments, as well as honing our relationships with those we love as well as with total strangers. It is always challenging, but at the same time, a joy.

I have a web camera built ito the screen at the top. I need to learn how to use it, as I feel this will be fun to fool around with. I am told that one can even have a face-to-face conversation with another person in any part of the world. Stay tuned . . .