Risa Beth Sydelle, a native and longtime resident of New York, moved three years ago to San Diego, where her son lives, for a life change. She has had many jobs, including safety administration and directing a program for people with disabilities. Currently, Sydelle, 61, does market research for a New York company and grant research and writing for “Stories de La Frontera” (www. StoriesdelaFrontera. org), an Emmy Award-winning bilingual show on PBS. She is taking classes in Asian philosophy and the history of racism and sexism at San Diego Mesa College.
RECOMMENDED WEB SITES
WFUV
www.wfuv.org
I have “met” more of my favorite music on this site than anyplace else. The public radio site from New York plays a variety of amazing music that includes everything from Los Lobos, the Grateful Dead and Bob Marley to Emmylou Harris, Ani DiFranco and Los Lonely Boys.
Friends for Good
www.friendsforgood.org
My daughter, who lives in Manhattan, started this charity site in 1999. Each month, it chooses a charity to support and invites members to contribute.
Metropolitan Transit System
www.sdcommute.com
This provides schedule information about San Diego transit. I loathe driving and use public transportation whenever I can. It relieves stress, saves money and the environment, and I get to meet nice people.
hathayogalesson.com
www.hathayogalesson.com
This site provides information about yoga, illustrating postures in animation. It helps me to do the poses correctly and learn what they accomplish for me.
What technological gadget could you not live without?
The computer is an integral part of my life, both as a toy and as a tool. It is the center of my professional life. Without it I would be unable to work. I have multiple sclerosis and lupus, so a conventional 9-to-5 job is no longer an option (or a desire). Having a computer and access to all that it provides has changed my life. I can work from home, work when I can, and still be able to do what is necessary to keep myself healthy. The computer is the key that allows me to access, use and transmit the information my clients need.
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