Put both arms in the air (like you just don’t care)
I now own an internal DVD burner for a laptop. After spending the requisite two hours over a stove (it’s a long story), I have determined that this is not the burner for my laptop. Not a big deal, really. Through disassembly, I determined why my original burner was acting unpredictably. The original drive had an extra plastic piece inside that was jamming up the works. If ever I own another laptop that needs a replacement drive, I’m ready.
Therein the calculated risk of buying stuff based on description and stock photos. My $25 isn’t exactly wasted; think of it as an incentive fee.
By the time I’d put everything back together, the afternoon had taken a giant hit. Enough to leave me without alternatives. I cleared a small place in the living room, and there is an artificial tree where nature never intended. No lights yet. No bulbs or tinsel. All in good time.
Things were so calm that the dog accepted a pedicure. For those who don’t share their house (and food) with tail waggers, accept that dogs and claw clippers are not normally paired without a lot of distraction. This time around, no biscuits werere used as bait in my trap. Simply, TLC.
Here’s my health hint for today. How to determine if someone has just suffered a stroke. STR. Ask the person to smile. Ask the person to talk. Ask the person to put both arms in the air (like they just don’t care). Failure to complete these simple requests might mean that a trip to the local hospital is in order. Use your judgement.
