Got this in my inbox the other day from my dear niece Hannah. It seems something or someone has turned her on to Skype, and I don’t know if she will ever be the same. I encounter so many people out there who are afraid to just dive in. This post is meant to inspire and challenge you in case there’s been anything technologically that you’ve been resisting (like Twitter!). It’s also supposed to make you laugh. Enrolling our elders into something like a video chat should not require this much of a sell job. She is skilled in the sales art of “what’s in it for me” isn’t she?
Here’s the note:
Dear aunts and uncles,
Wouldn’t you like to video chat with your niece HANNAH? We are now set up on Skype. It’s a free computer to computer video service and Uncle John and I had a blast last night chatting. The software is a free download and it’s easy to set up an account. All you need is a webcam and if you don’t have one, you can still “talk” or instant message through your computer. It’s so cool and I really want some of you to look into joining my fun! I have been really wanting some callers. Be adventurous and join me. It is as easy as 1 2 3! PLEASE JOIN THE FUN! GET SKYPE! I really would like to visit with my aunts and uncles but also my cousins.
Sincerely,
HANNAH
P.S. If you already have Skype please let me know so I can search for you.
Here’s a photo to give you some indication of the age. (Folks we’re into a whole new generation that hasn’t even been labeled yet!)
And here are some links if you haven’t gotten started on skype or twitter yet:
www.skype.com
www.twitter.com
