There's No Such Thing as a Free TV Dinner

I learned a few things this week.

1) I need a new toaster oven.  The timer had ceased working a couple of months ago, but all that meant was that I'd have to mind the clock when I put something in to toast or cook.  Now, it won't do anything.  (Yes, I tested the electrical outlet first.)  Thankfully, I have quite a choice for less than fifty dollars, but as my friend Betty recently said, the universe doesn't seem to want money in my bank account.

2) Eggs can explode even after they are removed from the microwave.  (Thankfully, the kitchen and I were easily cleaned, although the egg itself resembled an alien pod that recently hatched.)

3) With my computer again working (cross fingers), I decided to catch up on the few TV shows I'd watch if I had TV.  However, it appears that some TV networks (I'm talking about you, ABC and USA) will not allow you to view shows online unless you have a TV service provider (i.e. cable or satellite).  Oh, the shows still are free, but unless you can provide an account number for one of the providers they recognize, too bad.  I did, however, have better luck at viewing the three "Sherlock" episodes of Mystery! on the PBS website, although all other mysteries from earlier in the season were no longer available.  Plus, it appears that I can watch two-week old episodes of General Hospital via my internet provider's website, even though ABC won't let me see the week-old ones.  Would anyone like to lend me their account number?  (If anyone from the FCC is reading this, it was just a joke!)