I killed my computer dead. I’ve been having problems with it for awhile; the CPU fans died most horribly, shrieking and groaning for weeks, so the CPU has been running hot for some time. I finally decided to do something about it, and tried to replace the fans, but it seems I shorted out the board or my memory stick (I had to take it out to get at the CPU fan screws), or I jostled the CPU into oblivion, or something similar, but the thing won’t boot. It just lets off a series of shrill beeps and won’t turn off. I can’t do a thing about it.
As a result, I won’t be able to post very often until I get it fixed. No computer at home means no writing. Nothing tragic to you, I suppose, but I’m in the midst of a terrible desperation. It’s horrible.
There are certain projects I’ve been meaning to undertake; I need to respond to my friend Ben’s comments, I’ve wanted to write several email letters for quite some time, and there are a couple of small pieces I need to finish. All will have to wait indefinitely.
I have to do some work while I’m at work now, but I did want to mention that just this morning I’ve begun reading Kierkegaard’s Either/Or, Part I. I’m quite excited.
NP: Cocteau Twins, Lorelei
Mike,
Sounds like you should call home! How old was this computer? Any warranty left???? I was very sorry to read about your computer crash….
Dad and I have been talking about a trip to Ireland and seeing about having you and Matt go along. Guess you don’t have ANY extra money now! I was trying to see about going at Thanksgiving or Christmas (Dec. 26–Jan. 2). We’ll try to call you Wed. or Thurs. night.
Comment by Mom—September 10, 2002 @ 2:56 pm
Søren Kierkegaard changed my life more than any other author I have ever read. He literally transformed my soul.
I would especially recommend “The Sickness Unto Death.” “Either/Or” is mostly a reply to “The Phenomenology of Spirit” by Hegel, and unfortunately, I did not get around to looking into it again after I had to read the Phenomenology for a class at SIU. I would probably get more out of it now.
Comment by ben—September 11, 2002 @ 10:23 am
i like your site. sorry about having to work at work, that is one of my least favorite things. i prefer to use the time to catch up on email and research interesting internet sites so that i can spend my time at home doing fun things like pet my cat and sitting on the front porch watching people walk by.
Comment by steve—September 13, 2002 @ 10:51 am
Lorelei… Cocteau Twins at the peak of their creativity. Excellent choice!
Comment by Michael G.—September 23, 2002 @ 2:57 am