Burnt Popcorn

I still don't have a long term solution to this whole computer fiasco and it's got me on edge. I know it might sound like I'm being overly dramatic about the whole thing, but I do have a job and I can not do it without a working computer. After doing some online shopping I've had to face the harsh reality that it is going to cost a pretty penny for me to replace what I have now, even with the apple discount my dad gets for being a nerd, uh, I mean infrastructure engineer. My plan is to sell some things on ebay. I am sure I can get something for the hunk of junk laptops that we've got right now, and I do have an extra canon SLR that I've been meaning to get rid of. And if all that doesn't add up I will probably have to resort to selling some organs on the black market, but we'll see.

Sometimes I wonder what it would be like to live in simpler times. Like back in the 1800's. You wouldn't have to worry about the added expenses and malfunctions of technology, but there would be other issues like not having enough rain for harvest season or your horse getting rabies or something. Not exactly stuff you can take to the genius bar at your local Mac store. So maybe I am better off where I am at.

As far as the situation I am currently in, the power cord I ordered came in today so I can at least get on my computer now. In fact, here some of the duck photos that I mentioned I was in fear of loosing.

I burnt some popcorn last week. You know you are a bad cook when you ruin microwave popcorn. The instructions clearly say stay and listen (there is even a little cartoon drawing in case you can't read!)

But I didn't follow the instructions and stay and listen, both things which can have serious consequences in life. Anyway, I tried to eat the popcorn. I tried to feed it to my children, but none of us really appreciated the extra "doneness" of it. That's where the ducks come in. We went to the lake fed the burnt popcorn to the ducks and I think all parties involved had a great time.

Moral of the story, besides stay and listen, if life gives you lemons make lemonade and if life gives you burnt popcorn go to the park and feed the ducks. I still have no idea what the end result of my computer situation will be, but looking at these picture reminds me that it will all turn out okay.

Feeding ducks as a family and enjoying a beautiful day is one of my finer things. That's why I am linking up with Finer Things Friday over at Amy's Finer Things. Check it out.