Eleanor Tatum

First, panic and take two aspirin. This helps to refocus and realize there is hope. Technology will not command your newest career. Technology will not deter you from learning how to market your product, a truly magnificent story. It will not ruin your attitude and entire day.

Second, call your kids. They grew up with Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch telling them to “turn the page” and they understood which button to push for that command. In middle and high schools they “instant messaged” so often that they communicated with the multitudes. In college they discovered and perfected the fine art of texting, facebooking, and creating new verbs. I sit here still in awe of trans-Atlantic phone calls.

Finally, take it slowly and smoothly. Pretend technology is your muscular and skeletal system. Approach the laptop slowly, flex the fingers, breath deeply, and proofread everything. Take your time. Yes, we usually feel that we are running out of time, but take it and enjoy the experience. Learning is the art of aging gracefully…well, at least hilariously.