Top 10 Reasons I'm Happy to Endure Occasional Tech Frustrations

1. Facebook enables me to connect with almost everyone I’ve ever known really easily. This week >100 of my open-minded and respectful friends have been using it to share thoughts, ask each other questions, and try to more clearly understand varied perspectives in the wake of the recent US presidential election. 
   
   
2. Free audio books enable me to paint (a room) and learn at the same time. I just finished the book the life-changing magic of tidying up by Marie Kondo. This book has truly changed my life. It’s entertaining and sure to spark joy (her term) in anyone who appreciates order and organization.
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3. The Houzz web site inspired me to start the paint job.
   
   
4. Texting with my kids. (Most recent: "You are my mother and I love you ... But you are so weird." Thanks, Mark.)
   
   
5. As one of the most directionally challenged people I know, I have no idea why I fought using a GPS initially. Now I can’t imagine living without it.
   
   
6. Freecycle and TrashNothing! web sites have enabled me to keep lots of stuff out of the landfill including really old carpet and laminate flooring remnants, old books, stained window shades, and more.
   
   
7. My tiny iPod Nano lets me listen to the radio, music, or audio books while enjoying the views as I walk the Cathy Fromme Prairie.    
   
   
8. While selling (really) old sheet music on eBay, I “met” the great-niece of Ben Black who composed music back in the Ziegfeld Follies days.
   
   
9. Funny YouTube videos have made my PT (physical therapy) exercises bearable. Each night I need to let my arm dangle off the side of the bed while holding a can of beans. Funny videos have made this almost enjoyable. Especially this one (which is rated R) and this one (rated G). 
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10. Blogging is pretty fun.

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