Mattman Is On a Roll

“Matthew, come down.” Sheryl was reading a letter that came from the high school.
“You have been selected to join the National Honor Society,” she read from the enclosed invitation.
That was Wednesday for Matt. That dude’s on a roll.
National Honor Society. Aces in all his classes, including a full load of AP courses. (From what Sheryl [...]

I Saw My Life Flash in Front of My Eyes

I got a call from Apple. “Your computer is ready, Mr. Roche.”
I cringed and asked the critical question: “Were you able to transfer the data?”
“Yes. And the motherboard, the keyboard, two data cables, and the top case.”
Guess what nearly new computer I’m working from. You won’t believe this, but when I got this machine [...]

Did You See Marie Osmond Pass Out Last Night On Dancing with the Stars?

Okay, I admit it, I watch Dancing with the Stars. And I’m glad I did, because I got to see Marie Osmond pass out and crumple like a paper rose in a rainstorm. Check out how people laugh when she faints, like she’s the Chevy Chase of dancing.

Day Four Without My Computer

I’m getting the DTs. My computer has been at Apple since Saturday and I haven’t heard a word. They had to order a HD, so I’m guessing it won’t be repaired until later this week. Funny realization: I’m more addicted to my computer than I was to caffeine — and much more wired that it’s [...]

When 3 Cranky Moments Aren’t the Worst Thing to Happen on a Friday

I was cranky on Friday. But I perked up during the afternoon…right up until the time that my new computer wouldn’t boot up. It was acting flaky for days. The keyboard was working intermittently. It was hanging up. It was getting hot. And then…blam! Nothing.
I took my three-month-old MacBook Pro to the Genius Bar in [...]

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