by Saturday, Sunday at the latest. I've had a computer failure of my MacBook which required taking it to the repair place for surgery. Apparently we experienced a power surge which attacked the inverter, which is in the hinge where it opens, and also burned out the LCD, which lights the screen.

Approximately 200 dollars or so later, I might have it back by Friday. I've been using my old desktop, which I fortunately never got around to taking down and storing away. ALL the relevant info I need to post the story is, of course, on the Mac.

Guess who is going to be investing in a MUCH better surge protector in the VERY near future.

In other news, we have THREE, not two, new puppies. They're cute... and I'm staying as far away from them as I can get. I don't believe in handling puppies or kittens or ANY newly born animals until their eyes are open and they are able to endure being handled without being inadvertently harmed.

The city is repairing our street. The good news is that they are widening the entry to our parking area. No more bumping over the curb when entering or leaving the driveway. Yay! The bad news? Well, while they are working, we can't park in our parking area from 7AM til 4PM. I don't know where I'm going to park my big Crown Vic, but I hope it won't be too far from the house. With my COPD, it's very difficult for me to walk very far. Hell, a flight of stairs is challenging for me any more.

I hope your lives are going well. Oh! Before I forget. When I win the Mega Millions draw on Friday, I WILL be entering planning for a REAL "Home That Love Built." I know it's a pipedream, but I want this SO badly. Wish us all luck.

Hugs and love,

Catherine Linda Michel