by George Wiley

by Lydia Agidius, Program Director

​No, I can’t read the title of this month’s tech tip either. Despite what some people around the senior center think, I do not speak Greek (though I do speak Geek!). But the title translates into English as “No, you are not stupid.”
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The point of the title is the old adage, “It’s Greek to me.” As someone who does not speak Greek, that title is totally unrecognizable. I don’t know the Greek alphabet and have no idea how to pronounce it without the help of Google Translate.

​Also, I know almost nothing about Greek culture or customs. If you took me to Greece and dropped me off in downtown Athens to fend for myself, I would have no idea how to read the street signs, ask for directions, order food or find a bathroom. I would be very intimidated and exasperated.

I am not stupid. I have a master’s degree and a strong English vocabulary. I am perfectly capable and willing to learn about different cultures and the basics I need to communicate. Though I don’t plan on becoming fluent in Greek, I’m sure if I learned a few phrases and better understood their customs, I’d feel more at ease if I visited there.

Here we are, well into the new year and things haven’t slowed down one bit. The lack of snow (so far) this year has kept us vibrant and alive with activity and it has been so good to see everyone continue to remain busy and involved. The Christmas lights outside of our building have gone dark and the decorations inside have been replaced with signs of the expectation of Valentine’s Day. I am the kind of person who craves as much sunshine as I can possibly get, so it is also with immense pleasure that I announce Daylight Saving Time is only five short weeks away! Indeed, we continue to move on into 2025.

As the season continues to change, we also embrace change within our facility. You may have noticed a new face at the reception desk. David, who has been helping in the Second Chance Thrift Shop and is the mastermind behind The Friendship Brigade, our card-making club, will be tending the front desk from 2 to 4 p.m. on Mondays. He will soon be joined by another volunteer, Kathy, who will be at the desk on Tuesdays and Fridays from 2 to 4 p.m. Let’s make sure to welcome them both and give them plenty of grace as they learn this new role.