As you may already know, I recently started a full-time job in the Windows Live organization at Microsoft.  Due to this position I have taken a close look at the free Windows Live services and programs that Microsoft releases.

I’m encouraged by what I see.  In today’s busy age, Windows Live empowers family and friends to stay in touch with each other flexibly, easily, and seamlessly.  Windows Live would benefit most people I know.  What’s lacking is awareness of Windows Live products and how to use them effectively.

Over the next few weeks I’ll use this blog to introduce the Windows Live products and services that I find most useful for staying in touch with family and friends.  I hope that you find ways that Windows Live can help you to stay in touch with the people you care about.

I am tentatively planning on covering the following products and services:

• Windows Live Mail
• Windows Live Spaces
• Windows Live Alerts
• Windows Live Photo Gallery
• Windows Live Writer

Please leave a comment if you would like me to cover anything else about Windows Live.

Our team leads took us out for an awesome activity on Wednesday.  It’s a new “sport” that I’ve never heard of before – Whirlyball.  Whirlyball is like playing lacrosse in bumper cars.  The target is a net about 10 feet off the ground.  We spent the entire afternoon playing and having fun as a team.  Here are some pictures of the event.