unused computerSo this morning something refreshing happened.

Rather than explain it in words. I will present visual context.

To the right, you will see a picture of an empty computer seat and a computer not currently in use. Most notably, a kid was not in it.

I thought something might be wrong, as this was a HUGE deal.

Mainly because Ashton (the kid) is at that computer every morning before anyone (but me) wakes up, without fail. Every. Single. Morning.

And there I see the computer simply turned off.

Maybe Ashton wasn’t here? Nope. He was in the front living room with a friend watching Speed Racer (more rarity).

This happened like three times. I would pass by the empty computer, look for Ashton to make sure he’s okay.

An hour or so later his friend left, and I came over and sat down next to him. Gave him a big bear hug and told him, “Buddy I am really proud of you!”

“Uhhh, why?” said Ashton.

“Because this is the first morning in ages that I didn’t wake up to you being on the computer!”

Ashton laughs a little and then says, “Tony, it’s only because the keyboard no longer works.”

…Ugh.