This week has been challenging, living in the country. Because we were away last Fall, I have not kept abreast of the systems that support rural living: house security system, water purification system. In addition, while in Halifax, I purchased a mobile phone to be cell phone compatible with Heather.
This challenge was heightened when we suffered a scamming attack. (Scamming cartoon by Edward)
Some lessons.
- have access to next generation technical support.
- develop a system for maintaining passcodes.
- there is a gap between the use of technology and access to educational programs on the technology, especially for elders. There are some resources from the Library and NSCC (CORAH).
On the positive side, through interlibrary loan, I received notice of Merilyn Simonds “Gutenberg’s Fingerprint”. And, on another positive note, from The Grapevine, I see that photographer Dick Groot, is the new gallery artist at Tides Contemporary Arts Gallery in Kentville. Dick had a career in Geomatics with ITC, Enschede in the Netherlands.
Heather remains enthralled by the new plantings in the greenhouse, especially the herbs. For inspiration, she is reading “The View from Great Dixter: Christopher Lloyd’s Garden Legacy”. (From Lawrencetown Library).
Postscript
Windsor Salt is on strike. We checked all stores between Lawrencetown and Greenwood. No salt for purification systems.
Acknowledgements
Heather and I have been busy outside in the garden, enjoying the physicality and the changing temperatures. Weeding offers a respite from the technological woes. The Z-track started first time, for mowing the lawn. The chainsaw has been serviced. Must see if I have the strength to get it started.
Peter McAllister came by the house and helped resolve the security system issues. Edward added the graphics.
References
Merilyn Simonds, 2017, Gutenberg’s Fingerprint: papers, pixels and the lasting impression of books, ECW Press.
The View from Great Dixter, 2010, Timber Press Portland, London.
Ernest Blair Experiment 