Tech wizard


Epic moments in my technology history.

After a month of wrangling with Godaddy and Google, I managed to renew the lease on my domain. I also ordered groceries for the first time using Aisles Online at HyVee. Ta da! Taking many bows and receiving a standing ovation. Yay me.

Another technological advance. Hard to believe, but I have never learned how to use cruise control. I didn’t like the feeling of no control for one thing and learning a new skill while rocketing down the highway seemed risky. Regis gave me a lesson last week and yesterday I remembered to deploy both buttons, and voila...I’m cruising!

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