Technologically Challenged

I had a great time last night speaking before an enthusiastic group in Jordan, MN. The community has a small, small library, but that didn't stop people from packing themselves in.

After years of speaking at libraries with nothing but my books as props, I've joined the 21st century, and put together my first Power Point presentation. It's mostly photos, but there are few slides with text. The first two days I worked with PP, I cursed a blue streak 'cause nothing worked as I wanted it to. The third day the light bulb went off and I was able to make things happen.

Connecting to a library's projector is much easier than I thought. Plug in, hit a few keys, and voila! And I even have a remote clicker. How high tech is that?

I do need a bit more practice however.

Whenever I wanted to advance the slide, I'd point the clicker at the screen (not the computer), and wonder why nothing happened.

Although I'm not so good with technology, I luckily have lots of experience laughing at myself!