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Ahh, some interesting bits of news amidst the sea of ucky.

My dad FINALLY caught up with the information age. He has recently
become the proud owner of an e-mail account.

In the US, that is a shock of course, how can someone can go so long
without one, but he's in Brazil. Also, he's a very carefree guy, who's
usually working on fixing car parts, or out in the wild climbing
something, in some ocean, or in a beachside place somewhere.

The last person one would expect to have a computer, or even an e-mail
account it would be him. Yet, he has gotten one, and one of the first
people that e-mailed him, was of course my mom (mind the fact that
they are divorced, but they are still friends.)

I was happy, and also amused at the whole thing. He was super excited,
and is proud to be able to e-mail us. My remaining family in Brazil is
a bit more caught up. We've had cam chats with them, and all sorts of
things.

Now, here comes the kicker. I barelly talk to my dad, since I hate
phone calls. Also, it's just annoying to have the same kinda convo
over and over again. I do not mind typing e-mails, and this entry is
being posted via e-mail, matter of factly.

I can e-mail him, and get caught up on thins easly. Also, I can do it
when I feel like, and he will reply when he wishes. There's no need to
devote time to a long distance phone call. Also, the obvious thing, is
that it's free. It makes me wonderful if I will go this step to
connect with him.

Mom's advice, as always is something along the lines of "Talk to your
dad now, while you can, and while he is alive. When he's dead you are
going to wish you did."

So, that compels me to actually e-mail him...

We shall see.