Archive for the ‘iPod’ Category

Blogging While Traveling out of the Country

Monday, October 22nd, 2007

Ok, I’m not that far from home, but am writing this in Mexico (Puerto Peñaco, Sonora). While being a virtual worker and working while mobile and away from the office is something I’ve mentioned before, this is different, for me at least.
Puerto Peñasco is experiencing tremendous growth and the number of WIFI spots has [...]

iPod Survival Story

Tuesday, June 5th, 2007

Chug-chug-chug… conquering insurmountable odds, two very special little iPods deserve special commendations.
My ddil (dear daughter in law) Skyla told me today that she and our son finally broke down and bought a refurbished Shuffle. They had it for only a few months when SOMEONE forgot to check all the pockets before doing laundry and the [...]

Cool Uses for Your iPod, Part II

Wednesday, May 2nd, 2007

I remember when a VA colleague of mine announced that her office was going paperless. That was in 2004, when I was tired of running spyware and virus programs everytime I turned around. Paperless wasn’t a goal of mine, but becoming a PC-less office was. Whew! Am I glad I am all Mac these days.
I [...]

Finding a Personal Sanctuary

Tuesday, April 17th, 2007

When the world gets confusing it is wise to go to a sacred and safe place. Yesterday felt like one of those days, so Chester and I headed out to the rookery on the edge of Willow Lake here in Prescott. Great blue herons and cormorants are nesting there now.
This place is lively and [...]

How Many iPods Have YOU Gone Through?

Tuesday, April 10th, 2007

I’m still on my first. I treat it like a cherished heirloom. It gets most of its workout in the car, when hooked up to iTrip. As a recording device with iTrip clipped in place, it’s proven its worth over and over as I conduct onsite interviews for clients’ press releases. A real trooper, my [...]

Technology Recycling Contest #1: New Uses for Old Stereo Speakers

Tuesday, March 13th, 2007

I just replaced my old-school stereo system with one of the many ipod sound system choices. My goals were to reduce clutter and get rid of the wires that were just too enticing to my grandchildren.
I found new homes for all the components, but something told me to hold onto the speakers and woofer. Now [...]