Don't Text and Drive
Posted by Danielle Bean in Family on Wednesday, September 02, 2009
I was interested to read about Utah getting tough with texting drivers in a recent NY Times article.
While some states only have a fine for causing a deadly or injurious accident by texting at the wheel, in Utah texting drivers can face up to 15 years in prison.
While I am a fan of modern means of communication in general, as a mom of teens, the very idea of texting while driving really frightens... READ MORE
There's an App for That
Posted by Danielle Bean in Faith on Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Many thanks to Paul Camarata, the genius behind The SaintCast, for this Catholic version of the popular Apple commercial:
Parish Webmaster Seeks Your Input
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Just me on Saturday, May 23, 2009
One of the handfuls of part time jobs I’m lucky enough to enjoy is my role as Parish Webmaster for my faith community. I work from home - frequently in my pajamas (please don’t tell my pastor!) - keeping our parish community connected and informed.
Every summer, I have a list of personal projects that I try to accomplish. These are tasks that require more long-term focus than I typically can commit... READ MORE
iPray
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Faith on Thursday, January 08, 2009
On Tuesday, immediately following my date with my “Radiation Girlfriends”, I hopped in my car and drove the three hours to San Francisco to attend the first day of this year’s MacWorld Expo.
For those non-geeks out there, MacWorld is an annual tech conference highlighting the latest and greatest of all things Apple. Where most of my friends would head to the big city to help their daughters find... READ MORE
Modern Solutions to Distance
Posted by Arwen Mosher in Family on Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Yesterday, in honor of Veterans’ Day, I said some extra prayers for both my grandfathers, who served our country during World War II, and for my father, who did four years in the Coast Guard as a young man.
I also prayed for my brother, who qualifies as not-yet-a-vet, because he is currently serving in the Coast Guard. We’re very proud of him, and glad that he enjoys his work as an electronic technician. ... READ MORE
What’s Up with Webkinz?
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Reviews on Saturday, October 11, 2008
Today, as you’re reading this, I’m delivering a talk entitled “Raising Faith Filled Kids in Today’s Technological Climate” at my local diocesan Religious Education Congress.
As part of my research for this presentation, which focuses largely on children’s usage of the internet and new media, I purchased our family’s first Webkinz. My boys are old enough that the whole craze surrounding these perky... READ MORE
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