On the tech side, my relative's house is now full wired, but since they can't remember the key for the security-enabled wireless--and they didn't realize they should write it down--I can't really log on. Instead, I am trying to scrape connectivity off neighbors' networks, not a good thing.
My 10 yr old nephew totally is into YouTube, which he barely knew about a year ago, and he showed me all the SouthPark episodes online and we viewed some favorites. He got the WOW videos of the Jon Coulton songs I love, and showed me his spiffy new Wii, which we played with.
His parents, however, haven't really increased their knowledge about digital media; neither one has a FB profile and they just don't see the point--even for finding and sharing photos and music.
So, no broad steps forward there.
On the personal side, I'm getting the opportunity to truly spend time with family I have not seen, but I am also missing friends and family on the left coast: Zack & Margaret, Andrew, BJ in particular, and others as well.
I'm thankful to have such great family and friends and the sense of community I do--there's a richness of experience in my life right now I deeply value (and try to work hard to maintain.)
As the holiday season kicks off with the usual frenzy, I am going to try to focus this year on living my values, eating less and exercising consistent, and being a loyal friend. Early vows I hope to keep.
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