Item 1: On Friday, millions of computers in China were disabled by a Norton Antivirus update that cause them to suffer the Blue Screen of Death. Although the problem can easily be fixed, computers suffering from the Blue Screen of Death can’t connect to the Internet to download the fix. Item 2: I have not received any spam at any of my email addresses since Thursday. Coincidence? You decide.
Wanna see the sloths at the CVS pharmacy scramble? Return in a huff, hand them the prescription they just sold you, and say “This Is Not My Prescription.” What is it with these people? Ever since CVS took over the Osco at 75th and Wornall, service has spiraled into the dark abyss. They are horribly slow, but always in a state of chaos. I never see the same crew twice, even though I pick up…
As usual, I’m scurrying around trying to meet a bunch of deadlines, some of which are looming and some of which are past due. I’ve spent most of the weekend in my office, finishing up some paintings to show at ConQuesT in two weeks. Mischief and Mayhem, of course, want to help. I’ve been letting them into the studio more often lately, with the understanding that if they get too annoying, they’ll both be evicted.…
I bought the Accord today. I pick it up tomorrow after work. It’s been a very long time since I made that level of financial commitment, but I expect this car to be my faithful servant for a very, very long time. Oddly enough, I did learn that my old car was worth more than I thought, my credit score is better than I expected, and I’m not on Big Brother’s watch list. The things…
