You know, I could learn Movable Type faster if our ancient water heater hadn't died Thursday sometime Thursday or Fridayish. As D says, we have one benefit pioneers didn't: microwaves. Boiling water in the microwave helps just a wee bit. I'm remembering the family friend of my childhood and his tales of cold showers in Trinidad. Worse than cold showers is cold dish water. Cold water does not cut grease.
The coup de grace is that I took a false step yesterday and fell on concrete. Most of me is fine, except my left knee. You might remember my left knee had massive amounts of physical therapy last fall. Right now, the ice pack is my friend.
Happily, it looks like our plumber can install a new water heater this afternoon - after we buy one. I think the big ticket price pains H greatly. I selfishly don't care as long as I can bathe sans icicles.
Alas, Movable Type will have to wait.
Ouch! Stinks that it's the same knee you've been having trouble with. Feel better soon.