CPR

OH...Don't worry!  No human cardiac arrest going on here.  It's just my Kindle.  It's been feeling rather neglected lately as I have opted for other electronic means to access my vast (and mostly free) library of books. Really, I've had precious little time to read lately other than my penchant for not sleeping lately.  Reading really does help with that issue as it clears my mind from the other thousand things swirling around in that small space.   I must confess that some of my inability to find time to read comes from two sources: 1) Zuma and 2) Words With Friends.  (Mostly Words with Friends)  That's another issue.

Anyway.......my Kindle died.  Completely.  The screen displayed these ominious words: Critical Battery!  Charge at Once!  I tried.  I failed.  The little yellow light would come on and then flick off immediately.  I charged it for several hours.  Still those words glared at me.  I was ready to toss it into the trash and say a few words of regret over it - none of which were exactly pleasant.  Although I have alternate ways to read, I really like being able to toss my Kindle into my purse or the console in my car and having access to lots of options when I'm sitting in a Dr.'s office or waiting on a train.  (Both of which I do on a regular basis.)  Instead of "filing" it away a couple of days ago (I just couldn't make myself), I wrapped the cord around it and tucked it into a small space under a basket....with a face that added more wrinkles around my mouth.

Today, I saw it peeking out.  Again, I just couldn't bear the thought of it sitting in some landfill or on some stranger's desk all nekked and spilled guts everywhere.  In desperation I got online and and clicked the live chat help button at Amazon.  Amar...(really, that was his name - probably in the real Amazon.......sitting in the rainforest somewhere chatting with all us monkeys).... is now my friend.  He told me that since the warranty had expired they could replace it for half price.  Nope!  I pretty much confessed that if I had to toss it, I was heading to Barnes and Noble. I know, shameless.  As a last ditch effort he told me I might be able to "hard shut down" the device, plug it in, say a few Hail Marys and miraculously bring it back from it's near death experience.  He wished me well, and pretty much told me that he'd be waiting for me to contact him for a new device.  Big sigh from both of us.

Well..............IT WORKED!  IT REALLY WORKED!!  I have a new respect for not only my trooper of a Kindle, but for Amazon customer service.  Thanks Amar, but I won't be talking to you anytime soon! (I hope.)


Gratitude for:
- A spouse who can sleep just about anywhere with just about any level of artificial illumination!
- Amazon Customer Service
- A working Kindle