The odds of one’s monitor and computer failing within 24 hours of each other are probably rather slim. Nevertheless, I managed to get beat over the head with those odds over the weekend. The monitor failed Sunday, so I went out the next day to buy a new one. After I brought it home, I discovered that my computer wouldn’t power on. That necessitated a trip to the local repair shop to get the power supply replaced. Of course, these events transpired after I had already spent a significant amount on upgrade parts that are due to arrive later this week. I may have to get a seasonal job as a department store elf just to pay off my credit card bill. I’m sure Santa could use a little diversity on his staff and perhaps I can help the kids explain away their past bad behavior when Santa makes his standard annual inquiry.
I guess I can take some consolation in the fact that my new monitor looks pretty spectacular. The fishnets practically leap off the screen.


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