Eulogy for an Inanimate Object

“Well, friend, you’re going back where you came from, the curb in front of Flanders’ house.” – Homer Simpson I am typing this on an unfamiliar keyboard.  My preferred instrument, the one I have been using for the last nine years and which produced probably close to 90% of all the words that have ever appeared on this site, is part of a laptop that, despite my sincerest efforts to repair it, has processed its last.  My beloved, blue Inspiron 5100 is now awaiting shipment back to Dell, where it will be disassembled and have its constituent parts and materials…

Quote of the Day

“Bart, son, you want to play catch?” – Homer Simpson “No.” – Bart Simpson “When a boy doesn’t want to play catch with his old man something is seriously wrong.” – Homer Simpson “I’ll play catch with you, son.” – Abe “Grampa” Simpson “Get the hell out.” – Homer Simpson “I’m gone.” – Abe “Grampa” Simpson