Category Archives: Technology

Alexander Weinstein’s Universal Love

Posted on February 5, 2020 by lisakwinkler

I recently took a long plane ride to visit grandchildren living in Israel and then had a few days in London on the way home. I had a chance to read Alexander Weinstein’s new collection of short stories, Universal Love. … Continue reading →

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Two Plays & Some Books

Posted on June 27, 2019 by lisakwinkler

Summer… and I’m trying to read and see some plays. While on the platform, awaiting my train to New York City, my phone rang. I answered and talked to my father for about 10 minutes. After, I noticed my phone … Continue reading →

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Beware the Hackers! It happened to me.

Posted on March 24, 2019 by lisakwinkler

Friday afternoon, about 4 pm, I was wasting some time on my computer. Email, Facebook, browsing for unneeded things. Suddenly, the computer stopped; and a warning, in a deep, monotone voice said: “Your computer has a virus. Call Apple right … Continue reading →

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Unfriend Facebook?

Posted on April 5, 2018 by lisakwinkler

In February I posted on Facebook that I was seriously considering pulling my pages. Disgusted with the reports of election hacking made more accessible via Facebook I felt enough was enough. Facebook friends encouraged me to stay. After all, it’s … Continue reading →

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Revisiting Fiddler on the Roof

Posted on June 10, 2016 by lisakwinkler

What’s not to like about Fiddler?  Foot tapping, hum–along, memorable music and lyrics, stunning choreography, and a story that resonates, 52 years after the show first appeared on Broadway. Based on Ukraine writer Sholem Aleichem’s (1859- 1916) short stories, “Tevye … Continue reading →

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The Bear, My Birthday & Facebook

Posted on May 6, 2016 by lisakwinkler

Between the bear earlier this week and my birthday yesterday, I experienced my own little bit of Facebook fame, garnering more likes, comments and reactions than I’ve ever had.   I’m not too embarrassed to admit that I enjoyed the attention … Continue reading →

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Hello, May I Speak to…?

Posted on March 17, 2015 by lisakwinkler

“You answered the phone.” I can still hear my Grandma Mae, calling me at my first post-college job. I couldn’t tell if she was impressed that I was important enough to have a phone to answer or dismayed that whatever … Continue reading →

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