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Some computer virus (may or may not be WannaCry) hit Prestigious Law Firm over the weekend. My computer was OK, as were most assistant’s computers, but system-wide files had to be restored, and at least two paralegals had issues. It was a fun day.

My core beliefs revolve around the idea that we should live to the best of our abilities - we should live and let live. - Enya (b. 17 May 1961)

My brother was able to video chat with him, and said Dad looked good, seemed confused, and had a nice cake.

There was a Newswire

I hope that memory is valued - that we do not lose memory. - Studs Terkel (May 16, 1912 – October 31, 2008)

They should try again, but with black guys, like when Lamont Sanford and Detective Harris played them in "The New Odd Couple". Or one black guy, and one white guy, or one Asian guy. Or one straight black guy and one Asian lesbian. Or one straight guy and one gay guy, who also aren't the same ethnicity.

"Life's hard and nobody's gonna help you with it." - My Pop (b. May 15, 1937)

I don't live in the past at all; I'm always wanting to do something new. I make a point of constantly trying to forget and get things out of my mind. - Brian Eno (b. 15 May 1948)

That was a good miniseries.

If we could do a flower, like on Facebook, there'd be one right here.

And children's board puzzles?

You have an extra letter, but yeah.

Next week's challenge: Take the brand name of a product that's usually consumed in the morning. Drop the first two letters and read the remaining letters backward. You'll get a word associated with the evening. What is the brand, and what's the word?

Fred G. Sanford reminds me of my Pop, though my Pop is a tall man, and Caucasian.

The following comes from my Facebook memories, May 14, 2014:

I enjoy a challenge.

Puzzlemaster Will Shortz did NOT call me. The answer to his little puzzle this week was “MAMMOGRAM”, “MOM” and “GRAMMA”.
http://www.npr.org/2017/05/…

Everybody has talent, it's just a matter of moving around until you've discovered what it is. - George Lucas (b. May 14, 1944)

“I'm not going to lay down in words the lure of this place. Every great writer in the land, from Faulkner to Twain to Rice to Ford, has tried to do it and fallen short. It is impossible to capture the essence, tolerance, and spirit of south Louisiana in words and to try is to roll down a road of clichés, bouncing over