After a few months of subtle warnings, my trusty 2016 MacBook finally gave up the ghost this afternoon. As with any death, one always thinks that one has more time and the final demise often catches you off guard. And so it is with my MacBook. Gone but not forgotten.

So, I’m typing this “podcast” summary from the back-up iPad that MrsF bought me a year ago. Smart lady, that MrsF. As if she knew it would come in handy one day. And here we are.

I do not have the capability to record anything on this machine….and I also have a Genius Bar appointment in about 60 minutes…so...