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Don’t get bogged down by blogs. . . . A web log, known as a “blog,” is much like a diary or journal entry except blogs are shared with the world rather than kept to yourself. A blog’s creator is a “blogger.” Which makes me a blogger, since my blog is below.
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May Day! Let Me Help With Your Digital Distress…In May
May, for me, is spring flowers and 16 talks in 7 states. If you know a digital immigrant in NY, CT, NJ, CA, CO, IL, or MI who needs help crossing the digital divide, send them my way!
May 29, 2013 – 2:00-4:00PM Social Networking 2.0 – Beyond the Basics - A talk with The Transition Network at The Senior Planet Exploration Center, 127 West 25th Street, NYC. (This is a private event.)
Let’s Talk Twitter
Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr…After awhile these crazy words enter our vocabulary, sometimes without our even understanding what they are. Blog by blog you and I will walk through each of these websites, discuss what they might offer you, and how they work.
About a month ago, a friend decided to host a dinner party. She was inspired by the downturn in the economy and the reality that some friends were at risk of losing their jobs. Her idea was to get together a handful of smart, creative, hardworking people, most of who didn’t know each other, and see if any connections could be made. By the end of the night cell numbers and e-mail addresses were exchanged.
I know you think I’ve diverted from topic, but I haven’t...
Where To Find Abby and “Is This Thing On?” in November…
If you know of anyone in Connecticut, New Jersey, or New York, I'll be visiting there in September and October. Send them my way for some computer demystification!
Here’s my schedule:
November 30, 2012
To speak at Bronx Age-Friendly Day. Details to come.
November 28, 2012 - 2:30PM
How to Navigate the Ever Changing Landscape of Technology and Social Networking - A talk and book signing at the Senior Planet Exploration Center, 127 West 25th Street, NYC.
Apps You’re Apt To Love (Some For Free!)
Apps (or applications) are programs that can be added to your smartphone or tablet. Some are free and some are not. You’ll shop for apps using the “store” provided by the manufacturer of your device which can be found on your the screen of your smartphone or tablet. There are hundreds of thousands of apps available - so shop around!
Here are my top ten favorite (FREE) apps:
Where To Find Abby and “Is This Thing On?” in September and October
If you know of anyone in Connecticut, New Jersey, New York and/or Texas, I'll be visiting there in September and October. Send them my way for some computer demystification!
Here’s my schedule:
October 27-28, 2012
Speaker at Texas Book Festival- Austin, TX. Details to come!
October 25, 2012 - 9:30am
How to Navigate the Ever Changing Landscape of Technology- A talk and book signing at the Bridgewater Public Library, 1 Vogt Drive, Bridgewater, NJ.
Where To Find Abby and Is This Thing On? in July and August…
If you know of anyone in Connecticut, New Jersey, and/or New York, I'll be visiting there in July and August. Send them my way for some computer demystification!
Here’s my schedule:
August 25, 2012 - 11:00am
How to Navigate the Ever Changing Landscape of Technology- A talk and book signing at the David M. Hunt Library at 63 Main Street, Falls Village, CT.
Where To Find Abby and “Is This Thing On?” in May…
If you know of anyone in Denver, Los Angeles, San Rafael, Sacramento, San Diego, New Jersey, and/or New York, I'll be visiting there in May. Send them my way for some computer demystification!
Here’s my schedule:
May 26, 2012 - 5:00PM
How to Navigate the Ever Changing Landscape of Technology - A talk and book signing at the Singles Conference, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 4195 Camino Del Rio South, San Diego, CA.
May 26, 2012 - 11:00am
How to Navigate the Ever Changing Landscape of Technology - A talk and book signing at the Channel Islands PC User Groups, 1500 Temple Ave, Camarillo, CA.
Where To Find Abby & “Is This Thing On?” In April…
If you know of anyone in Illinois, Iowa, Connecticut, New Jersey, and/or New York, I'll be visiting there in April. Send them my way for some computer demystification!
Here’s my schedule:
April 30, 2012 - 10:30am
How to Navigate the Ever Changing Landscape of Technology - A talk and book signing at the Flushing Public Library, 41-17 Main Street, Flushing, NY.
Where To Find Abby & “Is This Thing On?” In March…
If you know of anyone in New York, Virginia, DC, Maryland, Connecticut, and/or Arizona, I’ll be visiting there in March. Send them my way for some computer demystification!
“Is This Thing On?” visits Arizona and California
If you know of anyone in the Phoenix, Los Angeles, and San Diego area, I will be visiting there this month. Send them my way for some computer demystification!