In an attempt to reset my password on my new Windows 8.1 PC, Microsoft asked for my email address and password.  And so, I put them in expecting that I would get an email from Microsoft with my new password.  But, they kept getting rejected.  Finally, I opted for a phone call.  Moments later, the phone rang and an automated voice announced my new password.  And, it worked.  GREAT!!!

While I really didn’t want a password on my new Windows 8.1 PC, the safety of the free world depended on it, I guess.  So, I put one in.  And as predicted, I forgot my password.

But, to help me along, they gave me a web site to reset my password.  Unfortunately, the web site that they gave me took me to a company that sold truck bed liners and not Microsoft.  Not to be beaten, I went to the Microsoft web site and requested a password reset.

As predicted, my Windows 8.1 has rejected my login and password.  So, I can no longer login to my new  PC.  NICE!!!  I love technology don’t you???

While I was in the soup isle in the local grocery store, I noticed that one brand sold both Vegetable Beef and Beef Vegetable.  I had to wonder what the difference was between the two but conclude that I probably would not be able to tell the difference.

When shopping for toilet paper, I noticed that one brand offered two choices: Ultra soft and ultra plush.  I wondered what the difference was between the two choice but concluded that I would probably never know.

I town in New Hampshire has a problem with parking meter Robinhoods.  It seems that these citizens have taken it upon them selves to put money any expired parking meters.  This, of course, upsets the city because they rely on parking tickets for their revenue stream.

I guess if the city needs that money so bad, they should raise the parking rates.

The sign in the restaurant stated that “we do not seat incomplete parties.”  So, I was surprise when I got seated even though I told them that I was waiting for someone.  It took almost an hour for the other person to arrive.  But, at least I waited in comfort.  Oh well.

As a florist, my mother used to make bridal bouquets.  And, with every bouquet was a sprig of ivy.  She would then tell the bride to plant the ivy as a reminder of the wedding.  Unfortunately, most of the brides managed to kill the ivy after a few months.  And that, of course, cast a bad omen on the marriage.

As a part of the setup with Windows 8.1, I was forced to enter a screen password for my machine.  Since there is just me using the laptop, I find the screen password to be very annoying.  Fortunately, I managed to limit the password to reboots only.  When I get time, I will try to remove it completely.

While rebuilding my laptops, I needed to go out to various websites.  And to avoid dealing with third party vendors, I made sure that the websites were the official websites.  So, I was surprised and annoyed that the official websites had as many popups at they did.  And while I understand why they do it, I still don’t appreciate it.