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Woot, I have TV again! The movers forgot to pack the power cord for my TV, so while my new DVR has been hooked up to the TV for 3 weeks, last night is when I finally received the cord and could actually put it to use. Finally, I can record shows to watch at m convenience again. First world problem, but I am so glad to have it back.
Also after so long in California, I am learning to love the South all over again, for reasons like this --
* A new friend here, who is from the town my cousin lives in, sent me an article from the hometown paper in Mississippi that announced my cousin's husband's promotion.
* When I told my paralegal that I was planning to buy a ladder to switch out the battery on my smoke detector (which beeped every minute all night Tuesday night - not on - but was too high to be reached without a ladder), she said she is sending over a guy friend of hers to assist me. He's supposed to help me put the smoke detector back up this weekend, as she was appalled that I climbed the ladder alone. I love that random guys can be corralled here to go help ladies with "honey do" chores.
* Went to the post office last night to pick up the power cord, and first, there was ample parking. Second, there was no line. Finally, the employee was so sweet, and the cop who had stopped in while I was there was also adorable. Both ladies talked with me for a bit and welcomed me to Memphis, and I chatted with the cop all the way to my car.
* There is a huge arts festival going on - apparently, the longest running arts festivals in the MidSouth - nearby all weekend. I can walk down there and do some early holiday shopping while sipping some wine this afternoon. I can't wait to see what kinds of things are available.
Now, off for a good morning run. I hope all of you are waking up to a lovely weekend.
Also after so long in California, I am learning to love the South all over again, for reasons like this --
* A new friend here, who is from the town my cousin lives in, sent me an article from the hometown paper in Mississippi that announced my cousin's husband's promotion.
* When I told my paralegal that I was planning to buy a ladder to switch out the battery on my smoke detector (which beeped every minute all night Tuesday night - not on - but was too high to be reached without a ladder), she said she is sending over a guy friend of hers to assist me. He's supposed to help me put the smoke detector back up this weekend, as she was appalled that I climbed the ladder alone. I love that random guys can be corralled here to go help ladies with "honey do" chores.
* Went to the post office last night to pick up the power cord, and first, there was ample parking. Second, there was no line. Finally, the employee was so sweet, and the cop who had stopped in while I was there was also adorable. Both ladies talked with me for a bit and welcomed me to Memphis, and I chatted with the cop all the way to my car.
* There is a huge arts festival going on - apparently, the longest running arts festivals in the MidSouth - nearby all weekend. I can walk down there and do some early holiday shopping while sipping some wine this afternoon. I can't wait to see what kinds of things are available.
Now, off for a good morning run. I hope all of you are waking up to a lovely weekend.