This is written using our second computer. The first one got zapped by a destructive worm.

We were blessed, when we first got this one it had an anti-virus program already installed. I put it to use most definitely. Unfortunately two days ago the trial run of that program came to an end. Never-never land, here we come. EEK I was not a happy camper.)

Well, we have a friend who gladly told me about a site called Download.com. I immediately put it to use and got another anti-virus program, computer saved . Camper happy again. I am still learning about the new anti-virus program; however, I feel safer when I go on the internet, which is several times daily. (It is fun after all) I know that there are idiots out there who make it their life’s dream to break someone’s computer with their little nasties. Sometimes, I think that they need their heads examined, or de-programed since we , I mean I , am talking about computer stuff here. Notice how techno that comment is? Snicker…

This is a test, this is only a test. If this was an actual emergency…..what are you doing on the internet?

I have wanted to say that for some time now. So many people are on the internet, and don’t watch TV any more, I wonder how many would miss something going on? I have grown up hearing that announcement on the TV stations when they test the emergency broadcasting signal, that I can sometimes hear that voice in my sleep.

Our nation has gone so digital that computer terminology has made it into the mainstream language of everyday people. Even an analog person like I am has heard some things. Okay for example: text me, LOL, ROFL. There is even an irritating commercial where the mother of the family is trying to talk to the family members and all they want to do is talk using the alphabet. Makes me want to yank the phones out of their hands and send them back to school to learn how to communicate politely. YUK ! I have even learned to do the smiley face I have also tried to do a puppy face :3< or it could be called a kitty face. What has happened to ordinary conversation between people? I hope that it isn’t a lost art form.