On the fritz, or on the verge of fritziness

3 things that could induce slight madness:

1. Gobs-MAC-ed

To all Mac users, God forbid your much-loved, much-admired computer go on the fritz. Call the Help Centre, it's $59.99, thank you very much for an over-the-phone session that may or may not help.

Not your technology of choice? Want a human? Make an appointment. But, here's the catch: No advance booking. It's day-by-day baby.

Check out our handy, convulated site every day for availability that same day. G'luck. You'll need it!

2. A victim of voter/worker apathy

Municipal election 2006 for all of Ontario is Nov. 13.

Betcha you don't care! Only 38 per cent of Toronto's population do. I'm betting you don't either. 'Cause I sure as hell don't.

Not because I'm all Who-Cares-If-It's-In-My-Backyard, but because dammit federal and provincial elections are in your face, but do you think I can find a debate or any information about the city councillor candidates running in my area? Nope.

3. A momentary lapse of calm

In less than three months, I'll be boarding a KLM flight to Delhi, India, with someone who at this point I've known less than three months. That fact makes for some slight paper-bag breathing nervousness.

But to be honest, my darting eyes calm easily upon the intake of a deep breath. Excitement will kick in shortly, I expect. I can already feel a smile sneaking in.