Have bricked David’s gaming PC rig while installing an SSD. Oh well; he needed a new motherboard, case, and power supply anyway.

My research challenge of the day: figure out who we can find locally to reupholster our beloved antique Morris chair cushions.

A DIY PC specialist discovers that the new Mac Pro costs significantly less than an equivalent Windows-based PC. tinyurl.com/o5u7oga

Am loving the Christmas/New Year break as extolled in today’s Boston Globe piece, “A visit from St. Slotholas” tinyurl.com/lr8wyfc