doubts about being plastic

Sifting through the parts of the day that are still technology-avoidance moments, I'm happy to report that the tabs have been mastered, with the help of a trip to Staples, Avery label pack purchase (self-adhesive tab shape that doesn't tear or need a plastic encasement), and an Avery label file download once back home. Computer technology rules!


However, have I traded in goldfish awareness for the green robot?


Though over the past few days I've managed to blog, acquire podcasts from iTunes, look at the NY Times daily videos, use my scanner, survive online banking mysteries, and change my local newspaper delivery to an online format, these technological achievements have required the help and support of a cast of thousands...(James, Angelyn, David, Ruth, Barry, and Stephanie you know who you are). And during my struggles, I've found it's important not to be plastic about it all. Solace and comfort have come unexpectedly from low-tech things like knitting my fuschia sweater


starting Barry's Fair Isle Vest



finishing Bethany's hat



starting Bethany's spiral scarf



and picking out baby hat yarn for a friend's new grandbaby twins



Have I veered hard? Finishing the tabs Sunday, I was quickly challenged by three online banking phone calls today (their posting problems)... and although I haven't dropped any of my new hardwon technology skills, I've noticed that my knitting activities have exploded as though it's some sort of antidote.

I've decided to accept it all. Though I sometimes feel all wound up, like the dancing, plastic, robot, there seems to be integrated learning going on.


After all, I'm using the computer to email in the photos that will get my new yarn winder fixed...