Random thoughts for a Monday night

[pbray]

Things that make me happy-- binder clips. I don't know why, but a fresh package of binder clips from Staples is enough to make me happy. This time it was a package of the traditional small black ones, and feeling greatly daring I also tossed in a box of the multi-colored large clips. Having no cats, I can only blame the Friday night writers gang and our recent productivity for the increased demand for binder clips.

Things that make me happy part two-- a new laptop for the dayjob, replacing my slowly dying relic.

Things that make me less happy-- realizing that while yes, the wireless card in the new laptop connects just fine to my home network, it won't stay connected for more than a 5 minute stretch. Not what I needed to find out at 6AM when I had a scheduled data load to complete by 8AM. Sigh. I've got to crawl through all the software and settings to figure out what's going on.

Things that make me less happy part two-- realizing that the toilet is leaking. Since the house only has one bathroom, this means calling a plumber, and working from home--with the problematic wireless--for at least part of the day.

But hey, at least I have those binder clips to keep me company.

Comments

[mtlawson.livejournal.com]

Bet you a beer it's the energy settings that are zapping your connection.

[kristine-smith.livejournal.com]

I was having the same issue with the work laptop not staying connected via the home wireless. A complete power-down of laptop, router, and cable modem, followed by a sequential power-up--modem, router, laptop--worked for a while. Ultimately, the router needed to be reset--it's possible that the issue with my work laptop was the first hint.

At first, we thought it was an issue with the laptop, which was a particular model that other folks at the day job had the same issue with. It's apparently touchy.

[mizkit.livejournal.com]

They make you happy simply because you are a writer, I think. I am made implausibly happy by similar small such things. :)

[http://users.livejournal.com/la_marquise_de_/]

Binder clips are a great goodness, though my real weakness (other than notebooks and pens) is post-its. So many sizes and colours and uses, so shiny. Can't get enough of them.
We are stationery geeks and proud.

[libwitch.livejournal.com]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!