Hamstergirl, having a computer nowadays is almost as important as having a telephone, I consider it almost a basic need.

People can no longer be disconected to the world, so there, don't even worry about it.

About your finances, just do what you can, something to think about is SHARE. It is a food program that is not for the needy but for the carying.

You pay $10 or $12 dlls. volunteer two hours at your church or where ever you want a month, and they give you approx. $50 worth of food. You don't have to "qualify" or anything like that, you just enroll. I've done it before, it is good brand name food. And again, it is not for the needy, is for the people that care enough to volunteer somewhere and get good food.

there are no restrictions in regards to where you can volunteer, so, if you like your church, that is good enough.

Let me know if you are interested.

gab