Computers make me feel inadequate.

It seems like a cruel twist of fate that we become increasingly dependent on a piece of machinery that 99% of the world don't really understand. My scanner decided that it wasn't going to work any longer for such low wages and suddenly dissappeared. I have no idea where it went... just took its software and went home, I guess. I spent a couple of hours today trying to coax it back, only to become increasingly frustrated. Finally, I figured that my scanner was prime landfill, and went out and bought a new Cannon. Is that name an irony, or what? I installed it this evening and it does work, but completely differently than my HP scanner. Back to school. I specialize in doing thing I have no confidence in my ability to do. :-)

When I get the scanner all figured out, I have to get back to trying to get my website up, and it I can finally figure that out successfully, I'll take a few deep breaths and try to figure out how to use my recording equipment. By the time I figure that out (if I ever do,) I suspect that my computer will turn belly up.

What ever happened to the days of tin can phones, made with kite string?

Oh yeah, I finished my final editing on my book and if something else doesn't blow up while I'm in restless sleep, I'll send it off to the publisher. Then all that's left is a final proof read to make sure they made all the corrections I requested, and it will be ready to print.

Acutally, if you can keep from being overwhelmed by all this technology, it has some unexpected benefits. Your brain never gets a chance to take a break.

Anyone else ever feel this way?

Jerry