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Category Archives: Technology
Birthday Love, Long Distance
Fun (or not so) facts:
* distance from Los Angeles, CA (LAX) to Madras, India (MAA) is…8,969 miles / 14,434 kilometers
* time difference between LAX and MAA…13 1/2 hours
* last time hubby and I visited family in MAA…2008 (too long ago!)
* time it takes for a birthday card to reach MAA from LAX by mail…about a week
I’ll admit it…I. am. spoiled! In the late 90′s while living in Japan, if I wanted to communicate with family, I used a totally high-tech call back system and I called my family. If I wanted to instant message friends (and they were willing to meet me at odd hours), I plugged in my phone cable, punched in my modem passwords, waited for the dial-up to connect, and then, by golly, we chatted. This may sound old-school now, but at least I didn’t have to send word via pony express, hope that connections were properly made along the way so that weeks later my communication would, by God’s grace, reach its destination. But NOW…things are even better! We can skype, chat, and vonage our way into the homes of loved ones and not only are we able to exchange our words and thoughts, but we can show off those extra pounds we’ve put on, parade our latest look, and add emphasis with key facial expressions. Being as spoiled as I am, however, even our most modern technology does have its drawbacks. Continue reading
Posted in Cardmaking, Crafting, Technology
Tagged cardmaking, Color Box, Crafting, embossing, family, Hippity Hop Sketch Challenge, Ippity, Kimberly, Michaels, Papertrey Ink, Tim Holtz, Unity Stamp Co.
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My Two Dads
Reminiscent of the late 1980′s U.S. sitcom, I have been blessed with “My Two Dads”. My relationships with each are as different as they are. For the many reasons that makes them each unique, I wholeheartedly love them both, and am thankful to have them in my life. Continue reading
Posted in Cardmaking, Cool Tool, Crafting, Technology
Tagged cardmaking, cool tool, Crafting, family, Technology
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Look Ma, I’m cable-free!
I have to confess — when the conditions are right (i.e. gloomy weather, slow day, some additional time on my hands, etc.) I enjoy a good movie in the middle of the day. Whether it’s watching Barbra Streisand drive Yves … Continue reading
Posted in Cardmaking, Cool Tool, Crafting, Technology
Tagged cardmaking, cool tool, movie classics, movie streaming, Netflix, Technology, Watch Instantly, Wii
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Campaigning for Hope
Today in Los Angeles there were Special Elections to fill two seats in the State Assembly. Since I didn’t know any of the four candidates’ names on the ballots, and found only one candidate statement in the sample ballot I … Continue reading
Posted in Community, Technology
Tagged CA Secretary of State, Community, Debra Bowen, faith, hope, Los Angeles, politics, special election, State Assembly, Technology
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Not Just For Directions
For nearly four weeks now I’ve not only been stretching my legs through my neighborhood streets, but also Googling my way through various twists and turns trying to find the best routes. The best route can include anything from pretty … Continue reading
Posted in Cool Tool, Exercise, Health, Technology
Tagged cool tool, Exercise, Gmaps Pedometer, Google, Technology
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Who Says Christmas Comes But Once a Year?
Yes, I know it’s April, nearly four months after Christmas, and another eight months until we celebrate again, but sometimes I just can’t help myself. In college I would chide my roommate for digging out the carols in October, but … Continue reading
Posted in Exercise, Personal Journey, Technology
Tagged Exercise, iMix, iPod, Nano, personal journey, Technology
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Innovate. Create. Collaborate.
I am convinced that as challenging as these economic times are, the rewards for striving to be good stewards of our resources and creatively working to do more with less are many. During a family visit weekend in college I … Continue reading
Lessons from the Pavement, Part II: What a Tangled Web We Weave
I have never claimed to be Ginger Rogers, my mother did not give me the middle name “Grace”, and it is not uncommon for me to stub my toes on the corners of the bed or the sofa. HOWEVER, I … Continue reading
Posted in Exercise, Health, Lessons from the Pavement, Technology
Tagged Exercise, iPod, iSkin, Lessons from the Pavement, Nano, personal journey, Shakespeare, Technology
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Slip me some Skin!
My car bumper is naked, my laptop is sans stickers, the only décor on my iPod Nano is a removable silicone cover, and my cell phone has only the case with which it came — I am not, however, a … Continue reading
Lessons from the Pavement, Part I: An Earful of Melody
The quest continues! I am following the “Active” plan, I am walking, I am jogging, and I am resting. I am following some of my loves — making healthy choices, taking up an activity that leaves me feeling strong, and … Continue reading
Posted in Exercise, Health, Lessons from the Pavement, Personal Journey, Technology
Tagged Exercise, iMix, Lessons from the Pavement, Mary Poppins, well-being
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I’m a NOOB!
Another blessing of unemployment: before the holiday season was in full swing I was able to spend days on end hanging out and crafting with one of my cousins – the very talented, creative, Graphic Designing, videogame-conquering Jackie. Not only … Continue reading
Posted in Personal Journey, Technology
Tagged blogging, family, Moxie girls, personal journey, Technology, unemployment, WordPress
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