External keyboard not working

My android tablet is not recognizing my external keyboard making writing difficult. Every so often it works but most of the time, I use the cyber keyboard. I drove to the farm for a riding lesson on Wednesday. I tried to move Hope into the corners by using my legs. I practiced the test for the horse show. I will repeat last year's test and continue to learn to canter. I have yet to canter by myself. Riding and walking the dogs relaxes me. On WEdnesday, we walked through the woods into the subdivision and home. Tonight we are celebrating our two youngest daughter's birthdays at a restaurant. The store is quiet but I haveexpected it after Valentine's Day. The weather here is unseasonably warm. I remember when I skated until April on the rink my Dad made in the backyard. I am happy with the cold as long as the sun is shining. Gray gloomy days pull my mood down. My friend and I plan to celebrate her birthday on Tuesday. We will eat out and go to the grocery store. Her living situation is still bad. She needs another placement but her case worker is not willing to move her.