The Reset Button

We've had computer problems at home on and off for about a year now. I shouldn't say computer -- more specifically, Internet connection issues. Sometimes we can hop on a Web site in a second and other times, more often than not, it can take minutes. Since hubby and I aren't the patient sort, this has been a pain.

Since I typically know a computer inside and out, hubby was sure I'd fix it or find someone who can. I couldn't find a solution. I've tried everything but call for help. Oh yes, that was an option. But just like some guys don't ask for directions, Robyn does not pick up the phone and call the Geek Squad. (Did I mention I have issues?) So that has gotten us nowhere, of course.

The baseball season opened this week and Jim is very excited because he signed up for some online service that allows him to listen to games live on the computer. Well, that would work for most people, but not us and our stinkin' computer. Let's just say when he tried to tune into the Reds game the other night, a little Hell broke loose and I was smart enough to hide in the corner like a puppy that did something wrong. Or, in my case, didn't do something.

I heard him talk to the Geek Squad and felt good in a selfish way that they didn't have the answer anyway. So Jim decided to hunt around and eventually found a place where he could just reset all of our Internet settings back to the way they were on day one when we got the computer 2 1/2 years ago. Bingo! That worked! I applaud him for fixing it but, two days later, am still cowering in the corner because I know I deserve a talking to.

Too bad we can't just hit the "reset" button in life and erase all the bad decisions and actions. If you knew you could, how would you act differently? I have a feeling (well, I know) I wouldn't be very responsible. Just think about it. No consequences!

We have a casino gambling game on our computer that gives a player $5,000 to start. If you lose it, you're done. Well once I found out we can reset the player (and their bank account) at any time, I found myself at the high-stakes poker table betting on Texas Hold 'em hands like there was no tomorrow! And there wasn't.

Hmmm... A reset button to set things right. No consequences. Sounds good, but somehow I think that in the end, it will all catch up with us. (Just like a well-deserved lecture!)