The opening comment on the TV evening news. Yes, I’m one of the Texas residents without water (but I have emergency containers). Please forgive me for a fuzzy picture but rejoice with me that this little gizmo is a valuable item. It allows me to transfer pictures from my camera to the desktop computer.

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I spent some time—and energy—outdoors. I shoveled snow and ice, and swept the sidewalk. I walked to and from the Clubhouse to fill gallon containers with water for “spit bath” and flush the toilet.