Came across this over at FlowTown and couldn't resist reposting... I especially love how the term *geek* has evolved just in my lifetime. And I thoroughly enjoy that my interests qualify me to fit into not one, not two, but three of the "Geek Chic Variants" at the bottom of this chart. Delicious :) … [Read more...]
iPhone 4 arrives today
June 23, 2010 by · Leave a Comment
Yes, I was one of those crazy fools who waited in line for the iPhone two years ago. I waited in line and was disappointed because they sold out before I could get one. I ended up driving to two other AT&T stores before coming home empty handed. I did finally receive one about 10 days later, and … [Read more...]
FaceChipz – Facebook for Tweens
March 31, 2010 by · Leave a Comment
A few weeks ago I told you about how desperately my 10-year-old wants a Facebook account (so much so she went to great lengths to obtain one when we told her "not yet"). I hinted that I had come across a possible "Facebook for tweens" - something that might make both parent and tween happy. Enter … [Read more...]
Family Internet Contract
February 25, 2010 by · Leave a Comment
In the wake of all the email and Facebook hoopla at our house, I have gotten a lot of feedback (both online and offline). One person asked if I was embarrassed to admit that we, being self-proclaimed tech junkies, had a daughter who out-witted us (technically speaking). My answer is simple: I hope … [Read more...]
Kids and Facebook
February 8, 2010 by · 4 Comments
So... now for part 2 of our ongoing "privacy" debate with a 10-year-old. Earlier today I wrote about my daughter's discovering secret gmail account. Upon doing so, I blocked gmail on the laptop, but didn't say anything else. The girls had taken the laptop upstairs (something we had allowed them to … [Read more...]
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