A Midsummer's Freetime

I would like to offer an explanation for the length of time that has transpired since my last post. At times in life, unexpected good things come along. When I moved into my Little Rock abode, I was pleasantly supprised to find an unsecured wireless network already in place. Through this network, I was afforded a free gateway to the internet. Because of this, I opted not to obtain my own internet service. However, a couple of weeks ago, the wireless network disappeared as spontaneously as it had appeared, and I was left without internet access. When the network disappeared, I ordered internet service through the cable company. I was then allowed to experience the joy of cable company efficiency: I waited and waited, until one of their technicians could spare the time and come to do the 10 minutes of work necessary to activate my cable. Isn't it odd how adept they are at delivering and collecting bills while being laboriously slow at getting cable connected and/or fixed? The peculiar juxtaposition seems to be as much a part the cable company as the miles of coax line spiderwebbing across the coverage area. I would like to note that I am not necessarily faulting the technicians; they may very well work hard for the entire workday. If this is the case, then the cable company itself needs to hire more technicians to carry the workload. So, back from my side rant, the technician finally worked me into his busy schedule a day ago. And now, I have a (hopefully) reliable internet connection through which I may continue my postings.