Hello and sorry for my absence!  2010 has thus far been a very busy year for me. I have been on the road performing my one-woman show “All The Lives Of Me…A Musical Journey”. I kicked off the New Year with a week- long engagement in San Francisco at the Hotel Nikko’s Rrazz Room, then flew to Costa Rica to get onboard the “Mariner”, a beautiful ship from Regent Seven Seas. I performed for the most wonderful, appreciative audience and totally enjoyed the cruise through the Panama Canal, Ecuador, and Peru.

In February I was invited to see the Encore Series Production of “Fanny”, at City Center in NYC.  “Fanny” is the role that I created on Broadway very early in my career. I participated in the opening night and then a Q&A with the cast.  It was a terrific production with a wonderful cast and overall a most memorable experience.  After that I played Joe’s Pub, in the Village. I love playing Joe’s Pub and especially love those enthusiastic audiences!  Then I was fortunate to be asked to host as well as perform in a couple of production numbers for this year’s fundraiser, Broadway Backwards 5. This one night only star studded show at Lincoln Center raised more than $180,000.00.  What a thrill to be a part of it. Following all of my glamorous NYC appearances I departed for Grand Rapids, Michigan to do a film for TV.  We were on location in the snow, in farm houses, and in the woods. I will keep you posted when “The Bunny Lady” will air. Back in Los Angeles, I just finished filming a new infomercial for The Floh Club. Should be airing soon.

Whether I am on the road for a speaking engagement or performing in a play, reading is always a priority for me.  However I don’t always have room in my suitcase for large, heavy books. 

Over the past year I have heard people talking about a new reading device called a Kindle.I was confused as to what the device did and why it would be better than reading an actual book.

I haven’t gotten one yet, but my friends at The FloH Club speak very highly of the device and have offered to let me try one out.  Even though I actually really like having a physical book in my hand, I am going to take the plunge and try it.

Here is what I’ve learned so far about the Kindle.

A Kindle is a wireless reading device about the size of a paperback book, but it is actually less than half an inch thick. It even weighs less than most paper backs!  Inside of the Kindle is a computer hard drive that has the capacity to store hundreds of books.

The Kindle has been designed to be very easy on the eyes as the screen reads just like real paper. When you finish one page, you just click on the “next” button and immediately move on in the story.

One thing that seems really cool about the Kindle is that you can find and buy new books immediately.  No computers are required. The Kindle can access the internet which allows you to shop for the latest offering from Mary Higgins Clark. A few clicks later, and you’re reading the novel!

I’m going to be trying out the Kindle and I look forward to reporting my progress back to you. If you have any questions at all, remember The FloH Club can help you learn about the Kindle as well as how to get the most out of this very exciting device!

Talk to you again soon.

Posted by Florence Henderson at 11:56 AM - Categories: Reading | browsing | e-book | entertainment | Florence Henderson | Internet | peripheral

Hello, this is Florence Henderson. Thank you for your interest in The FloH Club, where technology is simple! I am so excited to have this opportunity to speak with you through my very own blog. I had been hearing about blogs for a while but didn't know exactly what they were. Well, a blog is a journal that is published on the Internet. Just like a traditional journal, a blog is updated frequently. At first, I thought "blog" was such a funny word. But now I understand it is an abbreviation of "Web log," or a running record presented on the World Wide Web. That made sense! I had to laugh, because we used the same idea to come up with the name for The FloH Club: "FloH" is a shortened version of "Florence Henderson."

My goal for this blog is to share my own experiences with computers and my growing knowledge of technology. I am eager to pass along information I learn that might also be helpful to you. After you read my words, please feel free to add your own comments. And check back often for new entries! Over time, we will develop a collection of useful facts about computer technology that can be searched for reference. Topics might include news about The FloH Club, common technology terms, computer hardware and software, peripheral devices, the Internet, communication, entertainment, accessibility, and troubleshooting. Please don't worry if you don't recognize all of these words right now. We'll get to that! My philosophy is, "Let's learn together!"

Talk to you again soon.

Posted by Florence Henderson at 5:18 PM - Categories: communication | Internet | technology term | The FloH Club