Why I Love the Internet

Love is a strong emotion and I don't use the word lightly, although I do love you.  ha, ha. But I really love the internet.  Let me count some of the ways.  

For one, if you want to learn about something, you may be able to find the course of study on-line.  I'm currently taking a course on programming in Java script.  I took several classes in computer programming back in the mid-eighties when we were living in Flint.  I only got to a certain level before giving up.  With two babies to raise and trying to earn some money plus the household responsibilities, it was too much for me.  I did like it though.  Now (Thanks To The Internet) I can easily review and learn more recent languages.  


Also and most valuable to me, when I have a problem with something that's not working, I first turn to the Net.  How to repair your Ipod, your VCR, whatever.  There are videos and blogs etc. and  soon enough you are ready to tackle the problem.


Of course, there is Craig's List and Ebay and many other things that I still haven't found.  


I remember when I first heard of the internet.  It was a new territory.  Unexplored and undeveloped.  We all saw the potential but didn't know how to take advantage of it.  Google, Youtube, Facebook what else could there be?  It's been fascinating so far.  I wouldn't want to be without it.  I hope we don't screw it up.

Who Will Win That Super Bowl?

Once again we must all pick a team.  As with all match ups the promoters talk up the contest and make predictions to get us all interested.  It's only human to form an opinion and then we're hooked and will be interested in the outcome.  I happen to be a Patriots fan.  Is it because Tom Brady is a former Michigan player?  Probably part of it.  I got on their band wagon when they were playing well and for about 50 years in a row Detroit was disappointing.  The Patriots coaching and attitude seemed good to me so I declared myself to be fan.  The Giants have a good team and I think the game could go either way.  I want New England to win but I wouldn't bet on it.


We are preparing for the departure of our son lately and our house is a mess.  Brooke is done with her job and so big changes are in the works.
She may drive out to San Francisco with Jake and of course must spend time in Toronto with Gabe and Omar.  This should be an interesting year.  We're heading out west for a wedding for one thing.  I have a feeling that will be a fun trip.  I just have a feeling there will be other big changes this year, too.

I put Jake's mattress on Craig's List and some people are supposed to come look at it tonight. I listed a piece of exercise equipment on Ebay and accepted a bid on it just today.  So some things are being resolved.  Also, Jake and I spent some time fixing his car radio so it will accept music from another source.  Big soldering project that so far has worked.  Apparently it is a common problem to have the tip of your audio plug break off in your audio jack.  We tried the super glue method a few times without success.  Then got out the soldering equipment.  This was a nice Father and Son project.

That's all for now.  Happy Superbowl Sunday!