AT&T installed a new modem and removed a mysterious piece of U-Verse equipment from my office last night and now I’m back in business. Except the TV is still dead.

I talked with a TV repairman this morning and he said he stays busy this time of year with all the lightning strikes knocking out sensitive electronics. His advice: unplug everything.
(My grandmother was right.)

Now I have to decided what to do about replacing the TV. They have become disposable, haven’t they? In the meantime I think I’ll have a little send off for the Sony this weekend.