10 great things about being connected
10. www.viamichelin.fr: For those of us without GPS. It lets you blame someone else when the directions are wrong.
9. Abebooks.com: The best place in the world to find used books.
8. Kayak.com: Incredible site for chasing down cheap airfares.
7. Up to date news about the dollar and the SF Giants, both of whom will stay in the cellar all winter long, and possibly into the summer.
6. Skype.
5. Instant prayers and sympathy from internet friends.
4. Family blogs. A great way of keeping up with Son 2
(missionmarseille.blogspot.com/), Sister 1’s family (randywray.com), and Buster (littlebustersmith.blogspot.com).
3. Email pictures of nieces and nephews.
2. I can cc Wife when I invite someone over for a meal. No more surprises.
1. Unexpected, encouraging emails and inspiring blog posts that often make my day.
9. Abebooks.com: The best place in the world to find used books.
8. Kayak.com: Incredible site for chasing down cheap airfares.
7. Up to date news about the dollar and the SF Giants, both of whom will stay in the cellar all winter long, and possibly into the summer.
6. Skype.
5. Instant prayers and sympathy from internet friends.
4. Family blogs. A great way of keeping up with Son 2
(missionmarseille.blogspot.com/), Sister 1’s family (randywray.com), and Buster (littlebustersmith.blogspot.com).
3. Email pictures of nieces and nephews.
2. I can cc Wife when I invite someone over for a meal. No more surprises.
1. Unexpected, encouraging emails and inspiring blog posts that often make my day.
November 6th, 2007 at 1:39 pm
My personal favorites: 5, 4, 3, and 1! Have a great day.
November 6th, 2007 at 3:40 pm
For every time I see the “evils of the internet,” I need to remember this post. It’s a matter of how we play the instruments, isn’t it?
November 7th, 2007 at 11:35 am
#1 has been an unexpected serendipity in my life even if the #1 isn’t an “Even -Days” number.
November 7th, 2007 at 4:27 pm
I also like internet radio!
Good list.