On Skype

What a wonderful service!

Today, as I was drinking my second cup of coffee I heard a ring on my computer. I clicked on the answer button and got connected to my sister, Maria, who lives in Serbia. We spoke and saw each other for about 30 minutes. The images were really good and our voices sounded as if we were in the same room. My sister just came home from a spa where she was recovering from a triple bypass surgery. I saw and spoke with my nephews, Tibi and Zsolt.I was walking with my computer around and showing her my sleeping grand daughter, Brianna, the living room, kitchen and the things I was getting ready to cook.

Now, isn't life wonderful?

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