The Joy and Wisdom of Grandparenting
Finding a platform that actually feels safe to use is harder than it should be when it comes to random video chat. The options are everywhere, but quality, moderation, and basic usability vary wildly from one app to the next. For anyone looking to meet new people online without wading through poorly moderated spaces, this … Read more
From Lockers to Laptops: Decades Later, High School Friends Are Still Passing Notes — on Zoom! Pat Burns By Pat Burns Since we tossed our caps in the air back in 1966, our note-passing days have certainly evolved. There are no more scribbled secrets slipped under desks. These days, our stories and laughter are shared over Zoom, … Read more
To ZOOM or Not to ZOOM? That is the question. BY PAT BURNS Shakespeare’s opening phrase of a soliloquy given by Prince Hamlet in the so-called “nunnery scene” could apply to the bemoaning, the frustration of life today, and the inexorable Zooming. At first, during the beginning of the pandemic, ZOOM meetings were fun. It … Read more
How to thrive even with COVID-19: My granddaughter and more By Ron Cooper Others have returned to work, and I’m still self-isolating during the coronavirus outbreak. No complaints, mind you because I’ve found ways to stay sane and to stay connected with others. (Especially my granddaughter. See Nos. 4 and 7 below) I have a … Read more
Yes. You do need to learn that new technology BY DEANNA SHOSS In the past, non-digital natives, aka those of us who grew up without technology, might have consciously decided to skate through the final chapters of our career without fully embracing the new communications technologies. Not so anymore. Working from home to stay safe … Read more
