I’ve been involved with  the UCAR Tech Fair for several years now. I was the committee chair last year which was fun. This year, it is even more fun to be just a committee member. The event is coming up after another year of hard work and I am looking forward to it.

I never considered myself a “Techie” person. In fact, I’ve always said I am computer illiterate but after doing the Tech Fair three years running, I realize how techie illiterate so many other people are, and amazingly, I am sometimes the one that seems to have the answers.

Ok, I’m not going to be too full of myself. There will always be people like Rod Fife, Harry
Rodas, and many others on these committees with me that are just so…well, far more advanced than I am or ever will be. Thank goodness!

I just had a conversation today with a member of my church and offered myself to help the seemingly many other women in my church that seem to really struggle with the most basic aspects of technology. I surprise myself to find, me of all people, feeling confident enough to offer to teach a few classes on the basics. I don’t know what will come of my offer but I felt strongly that it is important for us to know some of these things to enhance our lives.

Three years ago, it would have never happened. It feels good to know that this old dog can still learn a few new tricks…, then be willing to teach them to others.  It’s never too late to learn.