Catch & Release

It's a sad fact that many women rely on their teenagers to teach then the latest in social media or how to download iTunes, but they do. There's a weird cutoff date where on one end you've got women like Chloe from 24 who can zigzag their way in and out of every program or device possible (and look good while doing it). Then you've got my neighbor Dorothy who at 43 years of age can barely send a text message. She shops from catalogues and does not have an email address. Why? Because she missed the cutoff. She's a single, self-employed interior painter (who listens to the radio all day long) and she hasn't put herself in a position to learn. She's got apps and Facebook flying right by her. Then there are the moms who have a Smartphone but no clue how to work it to its full potential. They make calls, send texts and take cute pictures of their kids. A surprisingly large portion of the population still uses dial-up internet (gasp) because they can't afford the cost of high-speed internet access..Keep in mind that most women are cool with most computer basics and they want to learn more. You actually have an opportunity to hold her hand as she downloads your app along with a good battle of the sexes to see who could work more of the technical elements in her household verses who knows how to work the appliances. But be nice, she's well aware of what she's up against.

She buzz words

• Brunch
• Handprint
• Jewelry
• Charcoal

She vent

"Why did I stop going to the gym?"

She could be a

• Bus driver
• Substitute teacher
• Theater director
• Mechanic
• Sous Chef

She's safe

www.MySafeHome.org: Smoke alarms, a fire-escape plan, and child-safe locks; these are just a few of the issues addressed on this site. Home-safety tips, virtual tours, and state-of-the-art digital motion graph-ics are included.

She could be

• Searching for a dress to wear to a wedding
• Designing a dress
• Fitting a dress on a Barbie who is late for a date with Ken
• Dressing a salad

She grills

May is National BBQ month. She is re- searching the best gas grill to purchase, as they can be pricey (www.weber.com). Hi- bachi's and basic wire grills are also popular.

There are those who are fortunate enough to grill all year long; their grill upkeep is easier than those who are reigniting the old flame that has not been lit for those long winter months. Gas or charcoal? That's the big question. After that is determined, what will she cook?

• 76 percent of Americans prefer cooking outdoors
• 67 percent of women grill because clean-up is so easy
• 31 percent of families own more than one grill

One grilling accessory that many forget is a fire extinguisher.

• Over 3,000 fires per year are caused by grill accidents

She Multitasks

Getting a healthy dinner on the table for herself and her family is al- ways a challenge. This challenge can be easier with a little planning, a few extra groceries, and some friends. Cooking with friends once or twice a month can equal a freezer full of easy meals. This cooperative cooking venture develops friendships, new recipes, and happier dinnertimes. A Yahoo group, "cookingwithfriends", has been created to help others find cooking mates.

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