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Really, I was back 2 days ago, but it wasn’t until the Verizon repair-guy left (15 minutes ago) that I was back online.

Often, people complain about customer service as given by the monopolies (or those companies we are contractually obligated to deal with for extended periods of time) that we have to deal with in our lives.

Know what? The Verizon DSL tech I spoke with on Mon night was knowledgeable, and the repair tech they sent today was efficient.

Any one out there have something worth complaining about?

Someone will be spending more time with their family very soon.

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Tuesday Dogblogging - Primary Season edition:

Well, as usual it’s April 15th and my taxes are just now done. For once I’m getting a decent refund.

Woot.

For all of you who have not yet converted, the low fee for simple taxes offered through the various tax firms online is actually a great deal, and makes e-filing a cinch. My state and federal taxes (including the part where I have to prove I have insurance to the state of MA) took a total of 25 minutes and cost zero trees, nor did I need to use the instructions.

45 Minutes
2 chairs
3 lights
2 Q-tips
2 pair tweezers
1 pair nail clippers
1 razor (for desperation, unused)
1 dab bacitracin ointment
1 fabric band-aid

all for 1 tiny sliver of wood

that I just removed from the sole of my foot.