computer conversion

Since my desktop still sounds like a freight train and I haven't bought it a new fan, I've taken to using our 10 pound laptop, sitting at the dining room, across from Tim and his 4 pound laptop. Mine is about twice the size of his. It's also a lot louder. Maybe all of my computers are meant to be loud.

I'm doing some dyeing of yarn today, but since I'm still only functioning at about 60% capacity, I'm not allowing myself to hover over the dyepots in the kitchen like I usually do, and am sitting here, trying to do work, while the yarns percolate.

It's been a long time since I had a cold that lasted a week. Further evidence that I need to get this body into better shape such that it can fight illnesses more effectively.

the parents are coming

assuming that i don't end up half dead sick again, this is the current plan:

wednesday - arrive in town. wander about waltham (russo's, game store, etc); elephant walk.
thursday - mfa, dinner in boston somewhere, dad's friend's gallery show opening reception
friday - salem, peabody essex museum
saturday - putter about the house in the AM; providence in the afternoon, waterfire, eat in providence
sunday - whale watching, faneuil hall, airport and home for them