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By: Glynn Harris
(Last week, a nearby lightning bolt fried the modem on my computer. I had it replaced but it brought to mind an article I had written years ago about my introduction to computers. It seems fitting today to share that story.)
As much as I depend on my computer, the thing sometimes nearly scares me to death. Recently, it put the hoo-doo on me.
When I was preparing to retire from my 30 year career as a social worker, I already knew how I’d be spending my time after retirement. I’d update my status as an outdoor writer from part time to full time.
I was faced with a big decision. Should I continue to write articles in long hand, scratching out and editing before typing the final product on my typewriter, or would I take the plunge into the computer world?