The joys of technology...

Technology is a beautiful thing when it works, but when it doesn't? Well, did you hear me cussing and cursing all the way from where you are? Ah, yes, it's been that kind of a day. Let me count the ways...

1. My computer is not cooperating. Everything is glitchy and moving slow - even software that I've never had trouble with before.
2. My printer is not cooperating either. Despite working last week, it now refuses to print even a test run.
3. Worst of all, my photo software moves so slowly it might as well not be moving at all, and I can't count the number of crashes I've had today.

Sadly, the reality is that I probably need a new computer and printer since they are both getting on in years. However, that's not going to happen for a day or two and I'm feeling a little jittery. It's unnerving to think how dependent I am on my computer. I do have backups but they need to be updated. Yes, I think that's the plan for this weekend.

So, here is a reminder! Technology isn't always your friend! If you need to back up your data, now is a good time!

I'm wishing us both luck! (^.~)/

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Here's one of the photographs I finally had success with today. It's one of six that I just entered in the LensCulture Black & White Photography Awards. The timing was right down to the wire which is why the technology glitches nearly did me in! However, I managed to get it done on time. Whew! A little too "giri-giri" for my liking! (Japanese for "barely / just in time".)

It's not possible to link to the 6 images here, but if you visit my photo page on Facebook, you can scroll down to the post with the link. (For some reason, LensCulture only makes it possible to post to Facebook.)