Dear Kid,

The world is on a downward trajectory in a picnic hamper.

The world is on a downward trajectory in a picnic hamper. DearKidLoveMom.comNot only did we have to endure two whole days with no Diet Coke in the machine, but CLOO has gone off the air. The entire station. The. Entire. Station.

Which means I am now in NCIS marathon withdrawal.

Which means there will be more than the usual amount of channel surfing until I find a new channel to love (and by “love” I mean resort to when there’s nothing else on the airwaves to keep me company while I’m working and writing). And by “nothing else on the airwaves” I mean

Do not suggest Hulu or Netflix or any other pay-more-for-TV channel because I’m just not ready.

It is a sad, sad state of affairs.

On the other hand, NCIS is still producing new shows, Big Bang Theory is in reruns all over the place (as well as new shows), and we’re not buried in 10 feet of snow.

And there’s likely to be hot coffee in a mug nearby.

Hope you have a wonderful day, kiddo. And avoid one way trips in baskets.

Love, Mom