A moment of silence in rememberance for the plucky iMac seen here.

It, along with a smattering of other not-too-inexpensive items, was stolen from my coffee shop earlier this week despite what I must imagine was a valiant resistance on the part of the employee on duty, Addie -- who I later found unconscious at the counter amidst the wreckage. I'm sure the iMac put up a fair fight, too, but, alas, it was not enough.

My apologies to any customers who were inconvenienced due to our misfortune.

Sylvie, I am sooooo sorry about this. I feel really, really, really bad about this. I was kind of hoping this would slide by without a mention, but I guess I have to face up to it...

As you no doubt surmised (given the sarcasm in the post above), I fell asleep on the job and someone took advantage of an easy score. I honestly don't remember anything except putting my head down on the counter during a slow spot in the day and waking up later to find you standing over me with a devastatingly dissappointed countenance.

I'd been having trouble sleeping before that (which invariably led to my little nap), but now I just can't sleep at all for the guilt. Is there any way I can make it up to you?

Hey! I recognize the perp from Addie's post! He's right here.

Not now, Pest. (And the sooner you acknowledge the inherent moral superiority of women, the easier your life will be.)

Addie, I'll admit I was livid at first, but then I realized that the insurance money would allow me to get a shiny new iMac or eMac to spruce up the place. I mean, who uses a Turquoise version anymore?

Seriously, though, I know it was out of character for you -- I'm concerned about you, kid. Anything you want to talk about?

Thanks, Sylvie. I've just been dealing with a bit of anxiety recently... I'm not sure what of... and I have the worst nightmares when I manage to sleep... I'm not sure I'd like to discuss it here...

Imagine that, a girl living with a monster having nightmares...

Let's talk about this offline, Addie. I think you need an understanding friend right about now.

And, Pest: if you chime in with a quip, I'll report you straight to the Weekly World News for a guaranteed front page feature next to the Bat Boy...

Yes ma'am!

That wasn't a quip, was it? I was just offering my good natured assurance of compliance.