Comments for The Virtual Assistant Journal

Comment on Creatively Tackling Chores by Jennifer Gallaher

Jennifer Gallaher — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 17:14:58 +0000

Absolutely, perfect! Still love reading this comic strip.

Comment on The Final Chapter for Books with Pages? by Amber Whitener

Amber Whitener — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 23:31:36 +0000

All very true. Speaking of hacking (which can be said happens rarely when put into perspective with how much data there is out there to tamper with, but often enough even if it is usually caught and remedied within a short enough time span), I am pretty sure I’ve heard some stories about a brilliant cousin of mine who would get in trouble in middle school and high school for getting into school data that supposedly secured…I always supposed that if he actually did bother to do so was probably just doing it to see if he could. Tell me, was it true or just a little urban legend? If there is any truths to it, I’m sure it’s safe to say we’ve grown out of that sort of thing haven’t we? What are you doing with yourself these days? Please tell me something that challenges you enough?

And about affording ebooks, you know very well that it doesn’t take more than downloading the right reader to view any .epub or .lit (etc) out there.

I love the library too. In fact, I used to spend hours at the one in our little home town. It was far more beautiful than the one I have access to here, but I still go to the one here at least twice a month or so. Something about the smell. All libraries seem to smell very much the same. I dunno what it is, but I like killing time there… especially when I am stressed.

Comment on The Final Chapter for Books with Pages? by Dustin

Dustin — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 20:52:05 +0000

as far as verifying information online, i’d think anyone with some common sense and the ability to use Google could quickly verify most things.

In the defense of Yahoo Answers and Wikipedia, sources are *required*, and if not present can be ignored or flagged. Wikipedia articles are also frequently updated for bad information.

As far as sites being hacked, i wouldn’t worry too much, unless you give someone a reason to. i mean, who cares to hack some little blog somewhere or a dictionary page or two? even so, the changes would be obvious.

Books also usually state sources in a number of places.

Lastly, i don’t think we’re losing the use of books anytime soon, too many people make too little to afford the hardware necessary, too little information is in the internet [can you believe that? ha!] and there’s much more purpose in a library than just books. if anything, a book can be a backup safe from electronic damage and malfunctions.

Comment on Plant Therapy by Amber Whitener

Amber Whitener — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 22:24:36 +0000

Thanks Jen! A Christmas cactus huh? You know, I’ve been thinking about looking for certain cacti plants to grow. I have to look it up.

I had an aloe vera plant once… but I had it in one of those pots without holes in the bottom. I think it was one of those that I accidentally drowned.

Comment on Plant Therapy by Jennifer Gallaher

Jennifer Gallaher — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 13:53:15 +0000

What a great post, Amber! I use to have a black thumb, myself. However, I was determined to keep my Christmas cactus alive after my husband got it for me. It’s been around for about 4 years now. Go figure! Now, if I could just figure out why it won’t flower…hmmm.