Technologically Dependant
Recently, our cable TV and Internet service went down twice. I tried to get the Internet working with a telephone call, but the company said they weren't receiving a signal. What was the problem? The modem.

My laptop was repaired and I haven't had a chance to reinstall my wireless network and other software programs that I didn't know would be wiped out. If there is a next time, heaven forbid, I will reconsider the question "Are you sure you don't want us to backup your system for $70?"

Cell Phone
My husband's cell phone stopped ringing for incoming calls. He went to 2 different wireless stores and said they all wanted to make money off us by selling us products and services. He wanted to switch providers, and I tried to explain that we would incur more costs doing that because we're already on a family plan. Also, I suggested that the companies are in business to make money by selling us products and services. Gee whiz! Even I'm trying to do that with www.LinorStore.com.

Realizing that I'm an email addict, I chose to make some small changes. Being limited to one desktop computer in the upstairs office has made me more aware of budgeting my time and doing first things first:
1. I've organized some files and pitched unnecessary papers to make room for the record albums (yes, LPs) that were sitting on the stairs for a few months.
2. I've washed the dishes and floors, folded laundry and put it in the closets (that's a big step for me) and steam cleaned the bathrooms.
3. The dining room table, instead of being the laptop's home for reading emails is my Jewelry Design Center and I've finished 5 pieces this weekend.
4. John and I have had actual conversations.

As everyone knows, it's tough to balance work, home, volunteer activities and a small business. I believe my Higher Power sent me a message to get off the computer and still be productive.

Technology is a tool to help us, but when my computer was down, I wrote articles using paper and a pen. I took some down time to finish a book and magazine articles. I watched TV and took a nap.

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LinorStore.com will be at Riverfest in South Elgin in August. But, you can book a home jewelry party to see Linda's new jewelry designs before then.

New jewelry pictures have been added to www.LinorStore.com/jewelry_pink.htm and www.LinorStore.com/jewelry/black_gemstone.htm.

If you order $25 worth of jewelry, you will get a free pair of earrings and a free list of what the gemstones' properties and colors mean. To order, just send an email to linor06 at comcast or order online.

Tell a friend about www.LinorStore.com and if she purchases $25 in jewelry, you'll get 10% off your next purchase. This requires an email and an online order.

I can also custom design jewelry to match a particular outfit.
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A new article about cats with pictures is posted at www.linorstore.com/articles.htm. I thought it would be easier to post the link than to have you read it here. If you'd prefer the article to be in the ezine, let me know.

Coming soon:
7 wonders of the world article
Web content article
Free publicity article
More custom designed hand beaded jewelry
PC troubleshooting and proofreading/editorial service rates for people in the Chicagoland area.
Chocolate articles

Let me know what you're thinking and what topics you'd like to discuss by email at linor 06 at comcast dot net or at www.linorstorecom/blogspot.com.

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Thanks for reading this ezine. Peace and light.

Linda Blatchford
Editor, Etailer www.LinorStore.com