It's not clear why it is that for the last several days, many times during the day, I think of all sorts of things which would make good blog material and then when I actually have time to log on and write, I CAN'T THINK OF A THING.

Is this some kind of a plot?

So Florida is hot, just as I expected. And though I have received few calls for the last week, suddenly today I have 5 calls from clients, when I am nowhere near Boulder. That is a plot. I know that you are conspiring against me.

So, in my physical absence from Boulder, my words of wisdom for today are these:

Backup. I mean really backup. Not just pulling a few files to a different drive at the end of the day. I mean incremental ongoing backups so that if the universe decides to play hockey using your hard drive as the puck, you can remain cool, calm and collected and be back on your feet in a few hours.

And the second? Don't drink around your computer. If you must have a cup of joe or a glass of fresh orange juice at arm's reach, please, PLEASE put it somewhere where if it is knocked over, it is NOWHERE near your computer - any part of your computer including your mouse. You laugh... but I know several different people who are minus one computer because of liquid in an inappropriate place. This is so easy - just put the freekin' glass somewhere else - the floor works.

The first one

Let me introduce myself.

I'm Karelle, I am your host here. I am many things: mother of a college student, Kether; daughter of Elaine and Jack Scharff; sister to Jackie; partner to Lloyd; a Macintosh consultant; an animal lover (three dogs and a cat); resident of a tiny town which is home to recluses and misfits; avid cross country skier (when I have time); and an angry Progressive.

And, of course, I am more than that.

But right this instant I want to go for a walk with my dogs. So this will have to wait til entry #2