The luck has worn off.

[troublecity]

It had to happen eventually. Last night, my computer had an unfortunate run-in with the floor, and now the screen is broken. Thankfully, the computer still appears to operate without trouble, so I haven't lost anything important and it's just the screen that needs fixing. This, however, cannot happen until I return to the US because Mac things in

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Brok Mac...ouch

[anonymous]

Mom, here. Sorry to hear your monitor is taking a nap. Did you forget your bungee cord for your computer? I thought you were biologically reconfigured so that it was attached at the hip. Maybe it was leaping off your body in a vain attempt to stay in Switzerland. No such luck. You and the computer are expected to arrive in our fair land this weekend. We are anxious to see you and catch up on all the stuff you can still remember despite your various stupors. Barras & co have been such fabulous hosts. They should get an award for being the best possible hosts for "unexpected Americans." Shall we call it the "HAMMASI"(Host Award for Managing Misanthropic American Student Interns)? Hmmm, sounds like it might have some overlap with another disaffected human sector. Let's call it the BAMN(By Any Means Necessary) award. You've got to admit Baras & co brought on a barrage of entertainment and comraderie unparalled here in the USA. We are wusses when it comes to hosting folks. Our byline seems to be "if you can't find it on your own, you