Okay, the internet proved its usefulness once again. I posted as a joke, just because there was nothing on the board, and received a very insightful response that sent me scurrying to re-write. Of course, I knew that to a Marine, a gun is never just a gun. It’s a SAW, or a Glock, or […]
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I spent the morning writing, mostly, which was a good thing, because my afternoon was shot to hell. I hate the first of the month, there’s always so much junk that has to be done. I have five chapters of Star edited, though, and that’s a good thing. When I’d had enough writing, I went
Holy Cow, I Love the Internet! Read More ยป
Tonight I had to fight for my internet time, and the argument came from an unusual source. Though I have the feeling it’s going to become more common. Yes, tonight my munchkin finally got turned on to the joys of the internet. She’s been enjoying the past 11 days because she could watch cartoons all
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I opened my phone bill today. It’s the first since starting on the internet. I shreiked! $112 in unexpected charges! The only thing I can figure is my husband didn’t read some fine print somewhere. So we had a talk, he and I, about what free really means. As in “join for free.” Ha! For
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Or at least, the place I’ll likely be hanging out when I feel the need to chat. I don’t know why it’s not listed on the chat room listings, but the Other*Worlds*Cafe is a find! I probably should be glad it isn’t listed, not just anyone will stumble into it. Tonight we discussed Beanie Babys
Found My Online Home! Read More ยป
I’m starting to get irritated. I love my ISP, mostly, they make it so easy. I don’t want to learn all this computer stuff, but I want my public pages to look like I know it, so I really appreciate the help. But I can’t get my mail center to display right. There’s no reason
I avoided the chat rooms last night, and spent a long time in an IM for technical help, so I don’t have anything new. Guess I’ll report my most embarrassing online moments, then. I scared a young lady earlier this week. I used search on the message boards, using ‘creative writing.’ I found a message