I'm a techno-phobe. (Hence the Retro Grouch screen name.). I use a flip phone for personal use because it's simple and easy to use. Typing this right now approaches the limit of my computer prowess. I used to be able to post photos on BF but I got a new computer so I don't know how anymore. Maybe I can get my daughter to come over some time to teach me the process again. I have sometimes thought that if constant confusion over various electronic devices is going to define my future, I'm not sure that I want to go there. I've visited with a psychologist on the topic and I'm generally OK today, but for now I'm sticking with the flip phone.

I'm a visual learner. Every time that I get an idea, it comes to me as a picture in my mind. Consequently I'm pretty good with things that have chains and sprockets but not so much with computers and electronics. I tend to be relatively quiet in social situations because I have to translate words to pictures in my mind and back again before I speak. We won't even talk about foreign languages. Inability to get passing grades in Spanish all but torpedoed my college degree. I visualize electronics as a bunch of wires emerging from a rock only what the wires do varies from time-to-time. That's not good for a visual learner.

My goal for this year is to switch to a smart phone. I'd like to have the ability to pull up navigation apps, or look up stuff on the internet, and to manage my appointments. I'm not so happy about having anxiety attacks every time that my phone rings.

Wish me luck.