OH ORLY: Week of January 5

Oh Orly,

I am a grandmother of seven, and everyone lives in differentcities and states. Phone calls are great but I would love to stayin closer contact with everyone. I know about the Internet, but Iam a little technophobic. Any ideas that could help me?

Mary J.

Long Island City, Queens

Hi Mary,

We all fear the unknown and yet all we need is the knowledge. Iwould suggest that you find a community center near you that offerscourses on how to use the Internet and then the fear willsubside.

There is a tool called Skype and it is completely FREE so you cancall and see your family on a regular basis — even every day. Thattool really brings people together.

You can also ask a family member or a friend or a friend’s childrenor grandchildren to teach you.

Be well, Mary.

All for the best,

Smiles ?

Orly