I was one of the last teachers in my public school to begin to use the computer for anything besides as an advanced typewriter. All of we English teachers were holdouts until we were told we had to check our email daily. So I learned, and over the years since then I have gained a minimum proficiency in dealing with this modern technology, but only recently has it dawned on me that the modern internet is the equivalent of a huge, endless library of information. If you jump to tell me that the internet is full of misinformation and trashy material no one civilized should see, I can remind you that there is printed material out there of the raunchy variety as well.
(This is Part II of a post I began last week. Read Part I here.)
When I Want to Buy or Sell Something
I have learned that when I want to buy something, I can look up a specific brand or a specific range of prices for an item, and I will have usually at least several choices of what kind and where I can get it. I can find out about all the varieties I didn’t know about, which companies sell it and how much they charge. And I can read all the reviews to find out other customers’ experiences before I make a choice! And if I order it from Amazon I can get it in two days!
I understand that people are having a great time and great success selling items or information on the internet too. Ebay and Shopify come to mind, but there are also online garage sales, online companies that help you find out who the best dealers are in your area for what you need to sell or to buy.
I Found My Yorkie Online
I was looking at all the information online I could find at homeless shelters and special dog websites when I found my dog. (Look back at my post of July 2, 2018 – How Did I End Up With a Yorkie?), so I am thankful for that too.
If You Write, Check Out eBooks
I have learned that selling their writing is more accessible to writers than at any time in history because of the internet. This is great news for me and that book I will eventually finish writing. I am thankful for the convenience all this technology adds to our lives today. I first got a cell phone when I was a divorced mom and my kids were teenagers. The family plan I got from Verizon, overpriced it may have been, but it was worth every penny because my kids would never be stuck somewhere without a way to call home.
I am thankful for the internet and all its possibilities. We all have the free will to ignore what could be harmful and there is plenty of information out there to help us keep ourselves and our families safe. So we can continue to enjoy the benefits and watch out for the dangers.